Account Manager

Stagwell Global•New York, NY

17d•$72,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves. We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves. We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family. Overview We are seeking an Account Manager to join our Corporate Affairs Practice. This is a mid-level position where you’ll lead day-to-day account work and serve as primary contact for clients. Your focus will be on guiding the team through daily assignments while developing overarching strategies to support long-term account success. This position may also provide an introduction in overall account operations including budget management tied to scope of work, forecasting team hours and integration with other agency teams. Account Managers at Allison play a pivotal role in new business.

Requirements

Must have experience working as a senior account executive, account manager or equivalent in public relations, marketing or a related field.
Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 5+ years of experience.
Professional services, B2B and technology Industry background strongly preferred.
Prior experience counseling clients and developing strategic plans.
Strong writer and editor.
Proficiency in using a media monitoring and data analytics tool like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.
Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience managing an employee.
Solution-oriented and creative-minded in delivering results.

Responsibilities

Act as day-to-day lead for smaller teams.
Develop strategic plans in collaboration with senior team; drive implementation with account team.
Drive day-to-day media strategy and implementation; tracking against KPIs.
Maintain relationships with media on behalf of clients and agency.
Manage the daily account workflow and oversee the entire team ensuring KPIs and deliverables are being met.
Identify opportunities for organic growth and provide recommendations to senior team.
Lead client meetings and presentations, as appropriate.
Adapt to evolving client priorities and adjust plans and activities accordingly.
Participate in new business by developing materials and playing an active role in presentations.
Provide framework for tracking and measuring client results, and report back to client with qualified recommendations.
Act in a supervisory role to junior account team providing consistent feedback, guidance and support.
Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participates in agency-wide training and professional development programs.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
Exceptional parental leave benefits
Global mentorship and networking programs
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)