Account Manager

Alford Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alford Media, a Freeman division, seeks an Account Manager to liaison across departments and coordinate client workflows for live events in Dallas. The role emphasizes in-office and show-site collaboration to drive project progress and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of account management experience in live events, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• A minimum of two years of account management experience in the live event or related industry is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• Willingness to learn and use Alford Media’s proprietary bidding system and Salesforce.
• Ability to anticipate problems, pro-actively determine solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally (verbal & written).
• Ability to work flexible hours under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to manage several projects at one time and changing priorities.
• Ability to assume responsibility for completion of projects in the absence of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interact and communicate directly with client.
• Maintain and update all internal processes, schedules and communications.
• Schedule and manage account, design and production meetings (supervisor, senior account manager, technical department leads and/or project management to participate depending on size and magnitude of project).
• Coordinate/manage show requirements with technical department leads and project management.
• Manage and process client estimates and invoicing.
• Project management of all small projects per the direction of supervisor.
• Prepare all written correspondence as directed by supervisor.
• Some travel required for on-site support and client relationship building.
• Subscribe to the company's Mission Vision Values statement.
• Participate as a team player in providing overall value to the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Account management

Live events

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Proprietary bidding system

Salesforce

Job description

About Us

Alford Media is a specialized division of Freeman that is nationally recognized for expertise in corporate event technology. We bring innovative approaches to our events and strive to exceed customer expectations. We are a team of driven individuals who enjoy challenges and helping our customers realize their vision.

About Us

Alford Media is a specialized division of Freeman that is nationally recognized for expertise in corporate event technology. We bring innovative approaches to our events and strive to exceed customer expectations. We are a team of driven individuals who enjoy challenges and helping our customers realize their vision.

Summary

The Account Manager will act as liaison on specific account projects by coordinating work with all internal departments; facilitating information between design, detailing, estimating, production, client(s) and Senior Account Manager(s) and tracking production and deadlines to ensure continued progress of client workflow. Be responsible for all daily tactical activities, affording the Senior Account Manager(s) time to invest in building stronger relationships with existing clients and cultivating new clients. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in the live event industry.

This position will support our Alford Media team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Interact and communicate directly with client.
• Maintain and update all internal processes, schedules and communications.
• Schedule and manage account, design and production meetings (supervisor, senior account manager, technical department leads and/or project management to participate depending on size and magnitude of project).
• Coordinate/manage show requirements with technical department leads and project management.
• Manage and process client estimates and invoicing.
• Project management of all small projects per the direction of supervisor.
• Prepare all written correspondence as directed by supervisor.
• Some travel required for on-site support and client relationship building.
• Subscribe to the company's Mission Vision Values statement.
• Participate as a team player in providing overall value to the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• A minimum of two years of account management experience in the live event or related industry is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• Willingness to learn and use Alford Media’s proprietary bidding system and Salesforce.
• Ability to anticipate problems, pro-actively determine solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally (verbal & written).
• Ability to work flexible hours under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to manage several projects at one time and changing priorities.
• Ability to assume responsibility for completion of projects in the absence of direct supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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