Senior Account Manager [206592]

Aquent; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Job summary

A leading communications firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced communications manager. This role involves leading projects, managing a team, and developing integrated media strategies for clients. Candidates should have over 7 years in communications or marketing, a strong ability to foster client relationships, and the capability to navigate complex media landscapes. The company offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, promoting an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Proven ability to manage teams and strong client relationships.
• Exceptional foresight in anticipating project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of communication projects.
• Develop and execute media campaign plans.
• Act as primary client interface and manage crises.

Skills

Team management

Client relationship cultivation

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Project prioritization

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected organization at the forefront of their industry, dedicated to impactful communication and strategic engagement. They are known for their commitment to excellence and their ability to navigate complex challenges with precision and insight. Joining their team means becoming a vital part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape their success and influence their outreach efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects and a team of communications professionals, fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
• Develop and execute sophisticated media campaign plans, ensuring integrated communications strategies for clients.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to effectively manage crises and strategically elevate issues when necessary.
• Act as a primary client interface, demonstrating self‑direction in interactions and decision‑making.
• Navigate client messaging nuances, media risks, and sensitivities with expert precision.
• Proactively mitigate and resolve media and client‑related complications.
• Contribute to business development by reviewing proposals and drafting statements of work (SOWs) tailored to client needs.
• Ensure team alignment and execution on SOW deliverables.
• Support the onboarding process for new clients in collaboration with upper management.
• Assist in the creation of impactful client messaging documents.
• Engage in initial discovery calls with key stakeholders.
• Maintain familiarity with essential institutional knowledge and stakeholder relationships.
• Proactively identify potential media risks.
• Champion the professional development and growth of your team members.
• Oversee the successful execution of communications strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, leveraging your deep understanding of client needs.

What You’ll Bring

Must‑Have Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of extensive experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Proven ability to effectively manage teams and cultivate strong client relationships.
• Exceptional foresight in anticipating media, client, and team requirements.
• Demonstrated capability to skillfully manage and prioritize multiple time‑sensitive projects.
• Experience thriving in an integrated communications environment, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver cohesive client work.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Possesses an unwavering sense of persistence, consistently pushing through challenges to ensure excellence in all deliverables.
• Driven by a commitment to exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results.
• A strategic thinker who understands the broader narrative of client work and how individual contributions drive greater success.
• Embodies a collaborative spirit, valuing teamwork, and adept at both giving and receiving constructive feedback and instruction.
• Highly aware of how actions impact both internal organization dynamics and external stakeholders.
• Defines success not only by personal achievements but also by empowering and assisting team members to succeed.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.