Account Manager- Promo Industry

LeaderPromos Marketing Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LeaderPromos Marketing Agency in Columbus, OH, is seeking a driven Account Manager to lead our global enterprise accounts, partnering with clients to understand objectives and craft brand-aligned promotional solutions that amplify visibility.

You'll drive growth by expanding relationships with existing stakeholders and identifying new opportunities, manage the sales order process, and provide strategic guidance on merchandise strategies while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet SLAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Experience or strong understanding of branded merchandise and sales strategies.
• Proven ability to hunt for new business and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Become a Brand Champion by partnering with clients to understand objectives and needs.
• Drive Growth by expanding relationships and managing the sales order process.
• Be a Strategic Advisor on branded merchandise strategies and deployment approaches.
• Uncover Opportunities through quarterly business reviews and new sales leads.
• Source Smart by leveraging supplier networks to propose optimal products.
• Stay Organized with CRM records of opportunities and orders.

Skills

Client relationship management

CRM proficiency

Communications skills

Sales & account growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

CommonSKU

ESP

Job description

We're not just another promotional marketing agency. We're innovators, collaborators, and dedicated partners to our clients, helping them amplify their brand visibility with custom-branded products. As a top-ranked agency (PPAI #20, ASI Top 40), we're looking for a driven Account Manager to join our team and lead the charge within our key global enterprise accounts.

*Looking for strong Account Managers with experience in the Promotional Products Industry, Branded Gifts, Gifting*

As an Account Manager, you'll drive growth within Leaderpromos' key global enterprise accounts. This includes partnering directly with clients to understand their business objectives, identify their unique needs, and develop innovative, brand-aligned promotional solutions. You'll expand our contractual business by cultivating relationships with existing stakeholders, identifying and engaging new stakeholders, and managing the sales order process for seamless execution.

Be a LEADER every day

What You'll Do:

• Become a Brand Champion: Partner directly with clients, understanding their business objectives and identifying their unique needs to develop innovative, brand-aligned promotional solutions.
• Drive Growth: Expand our contractual business by cultivating relationships with existing stakeholders, identifying and engaging new ones, and managing the sales order process flawlessly.
• Be a Strategic Advisor: Provide expert guidance to clients on branded merchandise strategies, leveraging your knowledge of hard/soft goods, decoration techniques, and effective sales approaches.
• Uncover Opportunities: Conduct quarterly business reviews to analyze account performance and identify new sales opportunities.
• Source Smart: Utilize Leaderpromos' preferred supplier network to source the perfect products and recommend promotional solutions that align with client branding and marketing objectives.
• Stay Organized: Maintain meticulous CRM records (Salesforce, HubSpot, CommonSKU, ESP) of all sales activities, from opportunities to orders.
• Deliver Excellence: Collaborate with our Global Enterprise Account Coordinators to execute client projects within SLAs, providing exceptional customer service.
• Guide E-commerce: Provide strategic oversight and guidance for client e-commerce webstores, partnering with our program team to manage client expectations.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of branded merchandise (hard/soft goods, decoration techniques) and effective sales strategies.
• Proven ability to hunt for new business and build strong client relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with various CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, CommonSKU, ESP).
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills (Monday.com experience preferred).
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (Canva, Gemini, Copilot, ChatGPT experience a plus).
• Adaptability to both independent and collaborative work.

Why Leaderpromos?

For more than 30 years, LeaderPromos has helped organizations build stronger brands through creative, purposeful promotional solutions. Today, we continue to raise the bar-not only through innovation and service excellence, but through our commitment to responsible business.

When you join LeaderPromos, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a measurable impact on a growing, purpose-driven organization.
• Influence executive-level sustainability strategy.
• Work alongside passionate and collaborative teammates.
• Help shape the future of responsible business within our industry.
• Grow your career while contributing to meaningful environmental and social outcomes.

LeaderPromos is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.