Marketing Account Executive

Manifest Digital Solutions; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manifest Digital Solutions in Bozeman, MT is seeking an Account Executive to lead the strategy and management of a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll translate client goals into clear marketing plans and drive results through close collaboration with our Marketing Specialist and Creative Designer.

You’ll own quarterly planning, guide performance-based decisions, and foster long-term client partnerships while ensuring teams stay aligned and focused on high-impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital, integrated, or growth marketing.
• Experience managing client accounts and strategy.
• Strong full-funnel B2B/B2C marketing knowledge.
• Ability to turn performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience coordinating across multiple people or disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and provide direction without owning every execution detail.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall marketing strategy for a portfolio of client accounts.
• Develop full-funnel B2B and B2C strategies based on client goals and audiences.
• Translate business objectives into clear marketing priorities and actionable plans.
• Lead quarterly strategy and planning and turn strategy into direction for internal teams.
• Lead client calls and serve as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Analyze performance across channels and connect marketing activity to business outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction and briefs to Marketing Content and Marketing Automation Specialists.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Client leadership

Full-funnel marketing

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

GA4

Google Ads

Meta Ads

LinkedIn Ads

CRM/Marketing automation

Reporting tools

Job description

Manifest Digital Solutions (MDS) is a digital marketing firm based in Bozeman, MT, specializing in executing full-scale marketing programs that drive revenue for clients in behavioral health and adventure travel. Founded in 2019, MDS is built on curiosity, creativity, and crafting valuable solutions that deliver measurable results.

About the Role

The Account Executive is the strategic lead for a portfolio of client accounts, responsible for building strong client relationships, developing marketing strategy, and driving results. This role connects client goals to clear marketing plans, leads quarterly planning, and uses performance data to guide decisions and identify opportunities for growth.

You’ll work closely with our Marketing Specialist and Creative Designer who handle much of the day-to-day execution. Your role is to provide the strategy, direction, and context they need to do their best work while keeping clients informed, engaged, and confident in the work we’re doing together.

What You'll Do

• Own the overall marketing strategy and direction for a portfolio of client accounts
• Develop full-funnel B2B and B2C strategies based on client goals, audiences, and business needs
• Translate business objectives into clear marketing priorities and actionable plans
• Stay close to client businesses, industries, audiences, and competitive landscapes

Drive Quarterly Planning

• Lead quarterly strategy and planning
• Establish priorities, campaigns, initiatives, and measurable goals
• Turn strategy into clear direction for internal specialists
• Continuously evaluate what’s working and adjust priorities as needed

Lead Client Relationships

• Lead client calls and serve as a trusted strategic advisor
• Communicate recommendations, performance, and next steps with confidence and clarity
• Manage expectations, priorities, and difficult conversations when needed
• Build relationships that lead to continuing long-term partnerships, retention, and growth

Own Performance & Reporting

• Own the strategic narrative behind client reporting
• Analyze performance across channels and identify meaningful insights
• Connect marketing activity to business outcomes
• Recommend changes based on performance, opportunities, and challenges

Lead Internal Specialists

• Provide strategic direction, context, and clear briefs to Marketing Content and Marketing Automation Specialists
• Prioritize work and help teams stay focused on the highest-impact initiatives
• Review work for strategic alignment and quality
• Remove roadblocks, provide feedback, and hold work accountable to the plan
• Look for opportunities to expand the impact of marketing within existing accounts
• Proactively recommend new strategies, campaigns, and initiatives
• Understand where marketing can contribute to client growth beyond the immediate scope of work

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a strategic marketer and confident client leader with:

• 5+ years of experience in digital, integrated, or growth marketing
• Experience managing client accounts and leading client-facing strategy
• Strong understanding of full-funnel B2B and B2C marketing
• Experience developing marketing strategies and translating them into actionable plans
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn performance data into clear recommendations
• Experience managing projects and coordinating work across multiple people or disciplines
• The ability to lead, delegate, and provide direction without needing to own every execution detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence presenting recommendations and navigating challenging client conversations
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a high level of ownership

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Agency experience managing multiple accounts
• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working across paid media, content, SEO, email/marketing automation, and websites
• Experience with GA4, Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, CRM or marketing automation platforms, and reporting tools
• Experience working with both B2B and B2C audiences
• Experience managing or mentoring marketers
• A strong understanding of marketing metrics such as CAC, CPL, ROAS, conversion rates, pipeline, and revenue