Account Manager, Social Media

Allison Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k program

Sabbatical

Wellness days

Learning & development

Job summary

Allison Worldwide is seeking an Account Manager to lead social, paid media and influencer marketing campaigns for our Media+ Influencer team in Chicago. The role focuses on owning smaller to mid-sized business and portions of larger engagements, while expanding client relationships and strategic capabilities across campaigns.

You’ll stay current on digital trends, guide junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing solutions that drive growth for

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in advertising, marketing or related field.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to managers and account leads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social, paid media, influencer marketing and content campaigns for clients and new business
• Maintain regular client contact to develop senior relationships and act as a strategic partner
• Delegate tasks to junior staff and provide coaching on key skills
• Forecast budgets, track project utilization and provide invoice details
• Collaborate with account teams on strategic planning and client development
• Stay ahead of digital trends and opportunities in campaigns
• Support learning and professional development opportunities
• Write and edit strategy, digital content, and social audits
• Participate on Allison's committees and uphold company values

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong writing

Presentation skills

Strategic partner

Job description

About Us

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

About Us

We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.

Overview

We are seeking an Account Manger to join our Media+ Influencer team. The ideal candidate will act as the account lead on smaller and midsize pieces of business and/or to lead individual portions of larger pieces of business. The applicant will maintain best-in-class and leading-edge knowledge of social, paid media, influencer marketing and content campaigns, methods and approaches. They will act as an ambassador across the agency for Integrated Marketing initiatives and help grow accounts and contribute to new business efforts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation social, paid media, influencer marketing and content campaigns for clients and new business
• Maintains regular client contact, both verbal and written to develop a senior relationship; serves as a strategic partner to clients
• Appropriately delegate assignments to reporting team members; provides ongoing counsel to junior staff on improving key skills
• Forecast budgets, track project utilization and provide invoice details
• Works with account teams to develop big picture skills vis-à-vis strategic planning, client development, etc.
• Serves as resident expert on digital trends and related subjects
• Actively pursues learning and professional development opportunities
• Writes and/or edits materials (Strategy, digital content, social audits) with keen eye
• Participates on an Allison's committee
• Promotes and upholds Allison's core values

Qualifications

• Exemplary follow-through and execution skills
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
• Has a reputation for being a strategic partner to manager and account leads
• Strong writing and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record in supporting organic growth and business development
• Prior management of direct reports is a plus
• Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in advertising, marketing or a related field, at a brand or agency

Equal Opportunities

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity-killing bureaucracy… doesn't.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $80K- $125K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

• In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan.
• Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.