Account Manager

Overtime; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Overtime is seeking an Account Manager to cultivate and grow long-term partnerships with brands and their media and marketing partners in Chicago. You’ll manage campaigns end-to-end, from content production to reporting, and coordinate cross-functionally within the company.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, detail orientation, and the ability to juggle multiple projects under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels, both internal and external.
• Ability to prioritize competing requests and manage busy schedules.
• Detail-oriented with initiative and self-starter attitude.
• Experience in media/account management and client services is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key clients and agency partners.
• Perform research on prospective and current clients.
• Create proposals, presentations, and assist in responding to RFPs and proactive opportunities.
• Execute and manage campaigns from start to finish – content production, client/internal communications, reporting and delivery, and post-campaign tasks.

Skills

Relationship building

Account management

Communication

Proposal development

Industry research

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)

Keynote

Job description

• We’re seeking an Account Manager to join Overtime. You will need to bring a creative mindset, detail-oriented focus, and strategic acumen in your approach to building and growing long term business partnerships across brands, and their media and marketing partners
• Develop and manage relationships w/ key clients and agency partners
• Perform research on prospective clients and current clients
• Create proposals, presentations, and assist in responding to RFPs and Proactive opportunities
• Execute and manage campaigns from start to finish – content production, leading client/internal communications, reporting/delivery, and post-campaign tasks (wrap decks/reports, billing, analytics, post mortems, etc)
• Be able to maintain effective communication across internal departments and externally
• Stay abreast on industry trends and best practices including branded content, social media, and new product offerings

Strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels, both internal and externalPleasant personality and fosters team environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceAble to prioritize competing requests and manage busy schedulesAttention to detail and demonstrated initiativeSelf-starter with ability to follow through without supervisionAbility to successfully manage multiple projects and deal with deadline pressureAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality2+ years of media/account management experienceMust be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PPT or Apple programs such as Keynote3+ years of experience in brand partnerships, client services, marketing, digital media or similarSuperior organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work required