Senior Account Manager

Fullyvested; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive client success in the financial services sector. This role involves developing marketing strategies, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through proactive consultation and relationship building. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, a deep understanding of PR, and exceptional organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, and be part of a team that is transforming the financial marketing landscape.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services marketing.
• Strong understanding of PR and earned media.

Responsibilities

• Consult clients on marketing strategies and manage account teams.
• Build strong client relationships and lead new business pitches.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Integrated Marketing Strategies

Public Relations

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

CRM Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Vested is a world-leading integrated marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services industry. Founded in 2015 with a mission to help shape a better financial services system that is more accessible, transparent, and sustainable, today Vested is the world's fourth-largest financial services agency, comprised of over 100 employees widely recognized for their industry expertise, creativity, and passion for financial services. Our team is proud to do work that drives our mission forward - from helping uncomplicated finance through creative advertising campaigns to raising awareness of fintech disrupters bringing finance to more people. From PR to social to creative to content and more, we’re in the business of solving problems for exciting financial brands.

Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the global network of 1,000+ senior financial marcomms leaders Financial Narrative, investment fund Vested Ventures, and our content and design hub, Finance Studio. Recognized as one of the industry's Best Places to Work, our unwavering goal is to become the most valued and sought-after brand in financial marketing and communications. With our own in-house Chief Economist and proprietary educational program, VestED, every team member, at any level, has continuous learning and up-skilling opportunities. As a “Vestie”, you become an owner, an entrepreneur, a builder, and a value creator.

At Vested, we are proud to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We are relentlessly curious and consistently challenge the status quo. Join us as we lead the way in transforming the industry and delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Account Manager to support our growing agency. Senior Account Managers are viewed as one of the leads on client accounts and are held accountable for the satisfaction of their clients, as well as the motivation and effectiveness of their teams and direct reports.This individual will be responsible for developing the marketing and communications strategies for their clients while managing team members to ensure programs are being effectively executed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively consult clients on integrated marketing and communications strategies
• Effectively manage account teams to service scope of work with outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations
• Building strong relationships with clients to retain and grow a portfolio of accounts
• Leading and participating in all stages of new business pitches
• Counseling clients in one-to-one settings as a primary strategic partner
• Helping lead planning and strategy workshops with clients to map business/comms goals
• Mentoring and training junior team members, and identifying areas for growth and mentorship
• Overseeing and supporting programs and projects from kickoff through goal achievement
• Understanding and leading teams to apply traditional and emerging tactics and tolls across the communications spectrum to execute client plans

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the overall financial services industry, spending at least 5 years working with financial services clients
• Has an in depth knowledge of PR and the earned media space and understands how different channels can be applied to meet objectives
• Exhibits superb organizational and time management skills
• Is able to hold honest, “tough” conversations with client contacts to ensure the client is happy and the account is retained or growing
• Maintains a professional decorum at all times and acts as a brand ambassador for the agency
• Can manage up and down to ensure that teams are meeting their deadlines and goals
• Has a passion for creating excellent and high quality deliverables
• Maintains a strong spirit of collaboration and encourages teamwork across their accounts
• Engages and contributes to agency culture

We are a fully flex agency and are accepting applications from candidates anywhere in the U.S. who are eligible to work in the United States. Hours are Monday through Friday starting at 9am EST

Vested is committedtoproviding jobs for all without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.