Manager, Business Leadership

Momentum Worldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Worldwide in New York is seeking an Account Manager to join our Festivals team, supporting a financial services client. You will lead activation programs, manage client communications, and ensure deliverables are on time, on strategy, and on budget.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to guide junior team members while coordinating with internal and external partners across events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant marketing experience (agency preferred).
• Experience with festivals and on-site activation.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and activation of strategic experiential programs, with a focus on festivals.
• Communicate with clients, inter-agency teams and external partners, building rapport as day-to-day contact.
• Brainstorm with clients and partners during sessions to find solutions.
• Guide internal teams on workstreams, ensuring brand strategy is met.
• Create and deliver partner proposals and client presentations.
• Oversee internal financial processes and budgets.
• Manage and mentor direct reports with ongoing feedback and development conversations.
• Lead on-site activations, staffing, programming and customer communications.
• Travel and work extended hours around events, including some weekends/holidays.

Skills

Marketing experience

Festival activation

Budget management

Team mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Agency:MomentumJob Function:Account Management and GrowthJob Subfunction:Account ManagementJob Description:WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FORMomentum is looking for an Account Manager to join our Festivals team, supporting a financial services client. The ideal candidate is passionate about music, experienced in activation, extremely well-organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships. Your leadership and attention to detail are key elements to providing the highest quality product to our clients - on time, on strategy, and on budget.HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)Assist in the development and activation of strategic experiential programs, with a specific focus on festivalsCommunicate with clients, inter-agency teams and external partners, building rapport by acting as the day-to-day contact and troubleshooting any conflicts that may ariseBrainstorm in real-time with clients and partners during working sessions or as solutions are requiredGuide internal teams on assigned workstreams, providing category expertise and ensuring that brand strategy and objectives are being metCreate and deliver partner proposals and client presentationsOversee internal financial processes and budgetsManage and mentor direct report(s), fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership with on-going performance feedback and development conversationsLead elements of on-site activations, including items such as on-site staffing, programming and customer communicationsTravel and work extended hours both leading up to an event and on-site, which will include some weekends and potentially some holidaysGain exposure to other verticals and widen skillset via project volunteer opportunities during festival offseasonSet priorities, demonstrate proactivity, and assume a leadership role for assigned workUnderstand tight deadlines and maintain composure in all scenariosSupport Momentum’s valuesAll other duties as assignedHERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)Bachelor’s degree preferred5+ years of relevant marketing experience (some agency experience preferred)Passionate about festival culture, emerging trends and musicExperience managing/training junior team membersHistory of on-site activation with a working understanding of productionConfident building and managing budgetsOrganized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficientlyAble to work across multiple platforms and channels with a keen attention to detailAble to self-identify projects/tasks and see them through to executionCollaborative, enthusiastic, resourceful and solution-orientedPolished, professional demeanorA quick learner who plays well with others, of all kindsThe salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-noticeFor US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.