Account Manager (Advertising)

Wasserman • Brooklyn, NY

2d

About The Position

THE·TEAM is seeking an Account Manager to manage its relationship with a sports-focused brand. The role requires managing client and stakeholder relationships, organizing projects and work streams, and helping lead teams to develop and deliver high-quality creative work. The Account Manager collaborates with creative, strategy, project management, and other agency teams to shape the brand vision, manage campaign timelines, and support integrated marketing partnerships. The position may require attending on-site activations and managing client relationships there. Advertising agency experience is required.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in an account role or related role at an advertising or marketing agency.
• Advertising agency experience.
• Experience implementing culturally relevant social media campaigns.
• Ability to develop detailed plans, lead team meetings, identify and resolve issues, and manage risk.
• Strong communication skills, including persuasive, strategic, proactive, and diplomatic communication.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Passion for and excellent understanding of the social media landscape.
• Commitment to excellence and ability to work nonstandard hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and grow relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Set priorities, organize work streams, and lead assigned projects.
• Coordinate internal teams, delegate work when necessary, and help define the brand vision with creative, strategy, and other teams.
• Manage projects and creative timelines with the client, working with Project Managers to meet campaign schedules.
• Support high-quality creative work by applying knowledge of the client, business, and brand, exercising creative judgment, and making strategic recommendations.
• Lead the integrated marketing team and encourage collaboration between THE·TEAM and other agencies.
• Attend on-site activations and manage client relationships when required.
• Develop detailed plans, lead team meetings, identify and resolve issues, and manage risk.
• Work nonstandard hours when necessary, anticipate issues, communicate diplomatically, and identify emerging platforms and trends to drive innovation.

Benefits

• Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage options.
• Critical illness coverage, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans, and other ancillary benefits.
• Commuter benefits, where available.
• Bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed