AVP, Account Manager - Marketing - OnePay

Synchrony; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an Account Manager responsible for nurturing key client relationships and executing complex marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive optimization within client initiatives. This full-time role offers flexibility such as remote work and is part of Synchrony's inclusive culture focused on diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in marketing or sales.
• Minimum 4 years marketing experience with client relations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Forge relationships as a trusted advisor for clients.
• Lead project execution while collaborating across teams.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Campaign Management

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

High School Diploma/GED with extensive experience

Tools

Workfront

Job description

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Role Summary/Purpose:

The Account Manager is responsible for both managing & cultivating strong partnerships with key strategic clients/businesses, delivering against client campaign business goals, delivering complex campaigns across multiple marketing execution channels and supporting the continual evolution and integration of holistic planning and delivery for the business.

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Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Account Manager is responsible for both managing & cultivating strong partnerships with key strategic clients/businesses, delivering against client campaign business goals, delivering complex campaigns across multiple marketing execution channels and supporting the continual evolution and integration of holistic planning and delivery for the business.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leverage campaign strategy & execution expertise to drive optimization & efficiency within client campaigns & deliver on key business strategic initiatives with a diligent focus on safety & soundness
• Manage campaign execution across multiple marketing channels including direct mail, email, paid media, earned media & Marketplace
• Forge strategic relationships with client teams as a trusted advisor and influencer bringing thought leadership and guidance to every conversation by sharing knowledge, encouraging dialogue on insights, and demonstrating strategic thinking
• Help clients achieve their goals and stay ahead of industry trends, anticipating their needs and leveraging industry knowledge to provide solutions to challenges that align with business goals
• Lead cross functional client marketing meetings and collaborate with functional experts to develop execution program solutions to achieve strategic client objectives in New Accounts, Sales, and Net Income goals, optimize marketing opportunities, and share best practices
• Act as Agile team scrum master (at times). Manage strategic client projects and lead process improvements across all channels
• Serve as liaison and central point of contact with marketing teams for milestone tracking, change control requests, process exceptions, as well as omni channel optimization opportunities
• Establish and lead regular campaign portfolio review operating process with client marketing teams to drive execution progress, proactively address roadblocks, optimize marketing opportunities, and share best practices
• Partner with internal teams to plan & forecast channel capacity, prioritize campaigns, and proactively manage workload balancing to support the strategic priorities of the business and governance requirements
• If needed, drive and coordinate client marketing campaign incident management and corrective actions; partnering with remediation subject matter expects and compliance teams
• Build relationships/networks across key functional areas that support marketing execution plans
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR in lieu of degree high school diploma/GED and 5+ years of professional experience in sales, marketing, operations in a corporate environment
• A minimum of 4 years of marketing experience to include Project Management and client relationship experience
• Ability to travel 20% of the time or as needed
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent team skills; flexibility to pivot with strategy, regulatory and market evolution; and proven ability to work cross functionally, as well as within own function
• Proven client relationship management skill sets, experience developing plans and consistently meeting deadlines
• Project management experience leveraging the Workfront platform for campaign execution
• Excellent organization, communication & critical thinking skills, the ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment, the ability to synthesize information, connect the dots and anticipate needs/impacts across the business
• Agile skill sets, team, process, tools and/or methods experience, a plus
• Demonstrated experience with tactical omnichannel execution across multiple channels and a general understanding of Paid Media execution components including tagging, trafficking, digital audiences (Liveramp) for Search, Social, Display/Programmatic and Affiliate
• Be curious and embrace change; be a catalyst for new ways of thinking and delivering for the business
  
  

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
  
  

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
  
  

Job Family Group

Marketing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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