We are seeking a motivated, detail oriented, and forward-thinking Account Manager. Must have a track record of successfully managing print and interactive projects from project kick-off to final launch (and beyond), with a proven ability to champion project team morale while maintaining budgets, scope and timelines.
Responsibilities • Independently manage multiple clients, creatives, vendors, partners, contractors, etc. as well as time, budgets, expenses, print/code quote requests, change orders, estimates, etc • Support internal team by creating and inputting creative briefs, agendas, meeting re-caps, timelines, assets, feedback, etc into our project management tool (Basecamp) • Ensure projects meet the client's goals and expectations, are of the highest quality, are completed on time, within scope and within budget • Thoroughly proof creative and test websites • Evaluate in-bound potential clients – pre-qualification and needs analysis, proposal and follow-up
Requirements • Minimum of 4 years of project management experience • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university • Strong, diplomatic verbal and written communication skills • Familiarity with Web development technologies, including content management systems, HTML, social media and Flash
About Creative Suitcase Founded in 2005, Creative Suitcase is a boutique print and web design studio with a case of wanderlust. We’re a lively little Austin agency doing our best to create meaningful and successful campaigns for clients in the education, travel, B2B, legal, consumer and non-profit industries. While we’re a small studio, we think big. Read more about our culture at http://www.creativesuitcase.com/studio/the-manifesto.
Company Name: Sanders\Wingo
Job Title: Account Manager
Sanders\Wingo, a national-in-scope advertising agency with Fortune 500 clients in multiple categories currently seeks well-rounded candidates for the Account Manager position. The Account Manager “runs” the day-to day operations of allocated projects inclusive of Spot TV, Radio, Online and other opportunities as they arise for a Fortune 100 client.
• Manage client expectations with the ability to recognize critical issues and resolve them. • Provide strong leadership, strategic insight and proactive solutions (internal and external). • Manage workflow, analytics, project tracking, timelines, budgeting. • Fiscally responsible for all allocated initiatives. • Provide growth and leadership for the Account Coordinator(s). • Must be extremely detail oriented, personable, thick skinned with a go-getter positive attitude and the ability to articulate written/verbal communications clearly.
Ideal candidates will have experience in the following areas: • 4 to 6 years account management experience inside an advertising agency and with large clients. • Expertise in broadcast (Spot TV and Radio), project management, production process, testing, and reporting. Sponsorship, Online and Print experience is a big plus. • Relationship management with key client contacts and multiple agencies/vendors. • Pro-active strategic thinker with experience in brand marketing, consumer product, research and client reporting functions. • Management of monthly, quarterly and annual account financial management/reporting/billing. • Excellent oral communication as well as presentation and writing skills (both long-form and PowerPoint). • Ability to supervise and mentor coordinator-level staff and increase overall team productivity/morale.
