Senior Account Manager

Something Special Studios; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Life insurance

15 days PTO

Summer Fridays

Flexible sick leave

Hybrid in-office / remote

Employee referral bonuses

Profit sharing

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Something Special Studios is seeking a proactive Senior Account Manager to independently run client accounts from start to finish. You will own accounts, manage deliverables, and build strong client relationships without day‑to‑day oversight, reporting to the Head of Accounts.

You will lead internal teams across strategy, creative, and production, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, while seeking growth opportunities and maintaining high creative standards.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in agency account management or client services.
• Ability to manage accounts independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent client‑facing communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously and delivering under tight deadlines.
• Experience with budget management and reporting.
• Ability to lead internal teams and influence client decisions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day‑to‑day lead on multiple client accounts, managing timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Run accounts autonomously, taking full ownership of project outcomes and client relationships.
• Develop agency staffing plans and project schedules, setting the project team up for successful delivery.
• Develop SOWs that align with client goals and agency strategy for assigned projects.
• Own the management of internal workflows, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet milestones and ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify priorities and task assignments for internal teams.
• Manage budgets, monitor performance, and provide regular reporting to clients and leadership.
• Own project communication, providing clients and internal teams with clear and concise recaps, including feedback, next steps, and key decisions.
• Represent the agency in client meetings, presenting confidently and professionally.
• Provide joint account and project management on medium to large-scale projects.
• Proactively identify opportunities for account growth, upsells, or new initiatives.
• Ensure all work upholds SSS’s creative standards and brand values.
• Mentor junior account staff, providing guidance on workflow and best practices.

Skills

Account management

Client relations

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive Senior Account Manager to independently run client accounts from start to finish. This is a senior-level role for someone who can own accounts, manage deliverables, and build strong client relationships without requiring day-to-day oversight. You’ll be the primary driver of account success, managing both the client relationship and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and exceed both client and agency expectations. This role will report into the Head of Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day lead on multiple client accounts, managing timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Run accounts autonomously, taking full ownership of project outcomes and client relationships.
• Develop agency staffing plans and project schedules, setting the project team up for successful delivery.
• Develop SOWs that align with client goals and agency strategy for assigned projects.
• Own the management of internal workflows, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (strategy, creative, production) to meet key milestones and ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify priorities and task assignments for internal teams.
• Manage budgets, monitor performance, and provide regular reporting to clients and leadership.
• Own project communication, providing clients and internal teams with clear and concise recaps, including any feedback, next steps, and key decisions..
• Represent the agency in client meetings, presenting confidently and professionally.
• Provide joint account and project management on medium to large-scale projects.
• Proactively identify opportunities for account growth, upsells, or new initiatives.
• Ensure all work upholds SSS’s creative standards and brand values.
• Mentor junior account staff, providing guidance on workflow and best practices.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years in agency account management or client services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounts independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously and delivering under tight deadlines.
• Experience with budget management and reporting.
• Ability to lead internal teams and influence client decisions confidently.

Salary Range

• The hiring range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Salary for the prospective employee is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health coverage– Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) with company contribution– 3% Safe Harbor contribution after six months of service, whether or not you contribute yourself.
• Company-paid life insurance– Basic Life and AD&D coverage included, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Generous paid time off– 15 days PTO in addition to Holiday Closures
• Summer Fridays – Up to four Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day, subject to workload.
• Flexible sick leave
• Hybrid working– 4 Days in Office / 1 Remote
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Yearly profit sharing program
• Employee & Company Performance-based bonus