Account Manager, Client Leadership

Dentsu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu in New York is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to lead client teams and own the financial health of accounts. You will manage budgets, schedules and multiple projects while delivering shopper and experiential marketing programs with measurable results.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in account management, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience in budgets, forecasting and billing. Experience in shopper/experiential marketing is preferred, with a note that alcohol-industry experience is a

Qualifications

• Five+ years of account management/marketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting and billing for client accounts.
• Experience in shopper marketing or experiential marketing.
• Preference for candidates who have worked in the alcohol industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal client teams and manage budgets across accounts.
• Forge client relationships across all lines of business and own financial health of accounts.
• Plan and oversee shopper and experiential marketing programs with measurable results.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop scopes of work, quarterly business reviews or Account Reviews and present recommendations.

Skills

Budget management

Client services

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## Account Manager, Client LeadershipApply: New York: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: R1136876**Job Description:****Role Purpose** We are looking for a dynamic, detail-driven Account Manager to lead our internal client teams, forge client relationships across all lines of business, and own the financial health of the accounts they run. This is a hands-on role for someone who manages budgets with precision, keeps multiple projects moving at once without losing a deadline, and brings experience in shopper and experiential marketing. Someone who thrives in a lively environment, loves learning, prioritizes clear and thorough communications, and wears their passion for their team and their client on their sleeve. **Key Accountabilities*** Manages project budgets, purchase orders and expense tracking, flagging overages early and partnering with finance on margin visibility.* Manages multiple concurrent projects and client accounts, prioritizing workloads, reallocating resources and keeping timelines and budgets on track.* Plans and oversees shopper and experiential marketing programs, from retail and point-of-purchase activations to events and sampling, ensuring flawless on-site execution and measurable results.* Finds appropriate merchandising moments and proactively identifies areas of opportunity to grow account and drive revenue.* Acts as gatekeeper in identifying red flags and recommending proactive solutions to mitigate risk.* Contributes to and/or may develop scopes of work, quarterly business reviews or Account Reviews.* Oversees cross-department involvement and knows when to leverage necessary resources.* Develops & presents recommendations & POVs that drive innovation for the business.* Owns client budget management end to end, including budget tracking, variance analysis, billing accuracy and contributes to financial forecasting.* Assists team leads in all facets necessary. **Person Specification*** 5+ years of experience in account management, client services or project management within marketing or agency environments* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience* Proven track record of managing budgets, financials, forecasting and billing for client accounts.* Experience in shopper marketing and/or experiential marketing (strongly preferred).* Preference for candidates who have worked within the alcohol industry.* Exceptional attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to budgets, contracts, timelines and deliverables.* Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Able to work East Coast hours (Eastern Time).* Motivates cross-functional teamwork towards elevating the bar and delivering business-based marketing with flawless execution and exceptional client satisfaction.* Demonstrates strong presentation skills.* Persuasive storyteller who can work with/present to any client.* Exhibits in-depth knowledge of the client’s business.* Acts judiciously when making decisions for the client, the team & direct reports.* Leads by example.* Establishes the tone & culture of the team.* Anticipates & proactively addresses challenges/issues.* Conduct themselves with character & integrity. The annual salary range for this position is $82,800-$90,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits available with this position include: • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,• Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,• 401k,• Flexible paid time off,• At least 15 paid holidays per year,• Paid sick and safe leave, and• Paid parental leave. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.**Location:**New York**Brand:**Dentsu Creative**Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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