Manager, Client Strategy

Orion Worldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Flex spending

Life insurance

Disability protection

Employee discount program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family benefits

Job summary

Orion Worldwide is seeking a Manager to lead the Client Strategy team, overseeing internal and external communications and supporting new business, renewals, and pipeline management. You will mentor junior staff and help grow client relationships with agency partners and clients.

In this role, you will contribute to contract terms, assist with competitive analysis, and coordinate with legal and finance on agreements, while driving client value through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant work experience in sales, media, advertising, or client services/strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage many accounts and meet deadlines.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong client/agency relationships and work with Client Business Partner on account management and long-term retention.
• Maximize client billings and contribute to Orion revenue goals.
• Prepare presentations and collateral for new business efforts and proposals.
• Oversee daily account maintenance with agency partners and lead status meetings.

Skills

Account management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Client services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for many of the world’s most well‑known media owners and brands. Like our namesake, we are connectors who bring together people and businesses to unlock a mutual exchange of value. We define success through our ability to help partners achieve long‑term, sustainable growth.

We look for people who possess the passion, innovative thinking, and partnership skills to join our collaborative and diverse teams. No single person, or discipline, is responsible for success at Orion. Teamwork is the backbone for how we achieve our business goals and cultivate an inclusive culture in which we can all be proud. We strive for a vibrant culture of creativity, accountability, and connection – and believe we do a pretty good job!

Position Summary

Orion is searching for a Manager to join our Client Strategy team. In this role, you will be leading and overseeing all internal and external communications. The Manager supports the Client Business Partner and/or Director on the team in new business, renewals, project management, and pipeline management, as well as in managing and growing existing relationships with agency partners and clients. You will be involved with training and mentoring junior members of the team to solidify their understanding of Orion’s purpose and mission to drive client value through innovative solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong client/agency relationships and work with Client Business Partner on successful execution of all facets of account management functions leading to long‑term client retention
• Maximize client billings and contribution towards Orion revenue goals
• Execute several quick‑turnaround deliverables, introductory and informative presentations, compiling Orion collateral documents for new business efforts, proposals, etc.
• Manage daily account maintenance with agency partners, including leading status meetings for Orion with agency partners
• Manage communication of financial reporting to clients as well as internal forecasting for all media types based on specific client activity
• Assist with new business needs & competitive analysis
• Oversee junior team members who will manage and track status reports and media deliverables
• Aid in coordination with legal and finance to negotiate contract terms and agreements with clients
• Manage media evaluation process with internal Orion teams and external AOR teams

Desired Skills & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 3 - 4 years of relevant work experience (sales, media, advertising, or client services/strategy experience preferred)
• Must have the ability to manage a large variety and large number of accounts and consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and superior attention to detail
• Ability to be a team player and exhibit leadership skills
• Must possess strong proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, Vlookup)

Skills

• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Persuasive and possess solid business instincts and diplomatic skills
• Candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and innovative environment

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. 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, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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