Senior Account Manager at DC Thomson, Houston, United States

The Senior Account Manager oversees premium client portfolios, directs strategic marketing initiatives, and cultivates enduring partnerships to propel business success in a vibrant agency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, partnering with internal and external groups to fulfill objectives
• Gain in-depth insight into client goals and craft tailored marketing strategies
• Foster and sustain enduring client partnerships while handling interactions with major stakeholders
• Offer strategic counsel to clients, spotting avenues for expansion and enhancement in marketing initiatives
• Perform market analysis and competitor reviews to shape campaign tactics and uncover prospects
• Supervise quality control for all client outputs
• Direct compliance efforts to align with client and sector benchmarks
• Promote creative solutions to client issues
• Track campaign results and deliver optimization insights with expert input
• Prepare and deliver detailed proposals and presentations to clients
• Formulate and implement expansion plans for current accounts
• Represent client priorities internally to guarantee superior service
• Keep abreast of sector developments to provide enhanced strategic input
• Handle intricate budgets for various accounts to maintain profitability and resource efficiency
• Monitor project finances, conduct routine budget reviews, and update finance teams on adjustments
• Assist finance by managing billing, purchase orders, and invoicing via the Kantata system
• Collaborate with internal teams for punctual, superior deliverables
• Seek and capitalize on opportunities for account expansion and service upselling
• Adhere to agency protocols consistently
• Uphold the agency’s principles, staff, and business objectives
• Engage in transparent, forward-thinking communication with peers for coordination
• Draft detailed briefs to align team on project goals and results
• Aid the business development group in pursuing new ventures
• Offer timely support and status updates to peers for seamless project execution
• Mentor junior staff members
• Coordinate with Traffic Manager and delivery personnel to meet client needs and deadlines
• Provide cross-location support through active engagement and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
• Substantial account management background in a marketing or advertising agency
• Demonstrated success in handling prominent client accounts with outstanding outcomes
• Extensive project management expertise and robust client relationship abilities
• Solid grasp of marketing fundamentals, digital strategies, and advertising approaches
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and presentation capabilities
• Strategic mindset, problem-solving aptitude, and capacity to juggle multiple projects
• Collaborative working style in a high-energy, evolving workplace
• Strong leadership qualities and enthusiasm for guiding team development
• Efficient resource allocation with keen commercial and financial acumen
• English fluency required
• Business development involvement preferred
• Knowledge of the energy sector advantageous
• Familiarity with relevant target industries beneficial
• B2B marketing experience valued

Education

Bachelor’s Degree