Account Manager

Gauger + Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauger + Associates in San Francisco is seeking a curious, proactive Account Manager to deliver exceptional client experiences across branding, digital, media planning, and campaign strategy.

You’re a strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with strong communication, project management, and a solutions-first mindset. You’ll coordinate client timelines, meetings, and deliverables while collaborating with senior strategists and designers.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of agency or marketing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client timelines and deliverables.
• Proactive problem-solving and solutions-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate day-to-day client communications and timelines.
• Manage schedules, meetings, and deliverables with precision.
• Attend and document meetings, then translate action items into next steps.
• Proofread and traffic advertising materials.
• Manage vendors and communicate with media outlets.
• Conduct research and light data analysis.
• Help grow our clients’ businesses and serve their customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Client relations

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Job description

We’re an award-winning, San Francisco advertising and design agency seeking a curious, proactive, and high-energy Account Manager to join our team and help us deliver exceptional client experiences across branding, digital, media planning, and campaign strategy.

Who You Are

You’re a strategic thinker and natural relationship builder with a passion for creativity and an instinct for problem-solving. You thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to balance structure with spontaneity. You're organized, articulate, and effective.

What We're Looking For

• Good verbal and written communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Resourcefulness, solutions-first mindset
• Unexpected thinking and fresh ideas that surprise and delight
• Strong time and project management skills
• Comfortable wearing many hats—coordinator, communicator, strategist
• Team-first attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Foresight to anticipate needs before they arise
• 3-5+ years of agency or marketing experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Orchestrating day-to-day client communications and timelines
• Managing schedules, meetings, and deliverables with precision
• Attending and documenting meetings, then translating action items into next steps
• Proofreading and trafficking advertising materials
• Managing vendors and communicating with media outlets
• Conducting research and light data analysis
• Help grow our clients’ businesses and serve their customers

Bonus Points For

• Experience in CPG or real estate industries
• A passion for branding and storytelling

We offer a close-knit, creatively rich environment where you'll collaborate directly with senior strategists and designers.