Account Manager

Signal Theory • Kansas City, MO

8d

About The Position

The Account Manager at Signal Theory is responsible for building relationships with clients at various levels as well as helping to define strategies and lead tactical executions. The Account Manager reports to the Account [Supervisor or Director] and works directly with a client-centered team. The Account Manager will lead communications with the client and team in an efficient, effective and collaborative manner. They will mitigate difficult client and internal conversations as necessary while keeping the relationship intact. They will possess superior knowledge and understanding of the client’s industry, products, business and communication objectives, and competitive landscape, and distill knowledge to others on the team. They will lead the client through setting clear expectations in collaboration with the team. They will bring clients proactive ideas, initiatives and solutions to meet client business needs. They will collaborate with brand strategist(s) to translate ideas and insights into creative and tactical deliverables in collaboration with other team members. They will understand, utilize and engage all established processes and disciplines to deliver great work. They will develop project briefs in collaboration with agency strategy and clients. They will review work based on project brief adherence, proper product mentions, mandatories, production specs, legal requirements, etc., with heightened attention to detail. They will supervise and guide the development of the Coordinator- or Associate-level account persons on the team.

Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant or agency experience, preferred experience with QSR field and franchise
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; marketing or communications emphasis preferred.
• Demonstrates Signal Theory’s Signals of Culture. - Curiosity, Optimism, Pure of Heart
• Recognize when to verbalize red flags associated with client communications or issues related to project budgets, timelines, accuracy or barriers to producing great work.
• Respect deadlines and process while being open and flexible to new approaches.
• Excel at presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a working knowledge of digital campaigns and projects.
• Recognize up-sell opportunities and successfully discuss and sell additional Signal Theory services.
• Lead the team to outcomes in line with client objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and grow positive relationships with clients by serving as the client’s primary contact.
• Lead communications with the client and team in an efficient, effective and collaborative manner.
• Mitigate difficult client and internal conversations as necessary while keeping the relationship intact.
• Possess superior knowledge and understanding of the client’s industry, products, business and communication objectives, and competitive landscape, and distill knowledge to others on the team.
• Lead the client through setting clear expectations in collaboration with the team.
• Bring clients proactive ideas, initiatives and solutions to meet client business needs.
• Collaborate with brand strategist(s) to translate ideas and insights into creative and tactical deliverables in collaboration with other team members.
• Understand, utilize and engage all established processes and disciplines to deliver great work.
• Develop project briefs in collaboration with agency strategy and clients.
• Review work based on project brief adherence, proper product mentions, mandatories, production specs, legal requirements, etc., with heightened attention to detail.
• Supervise and guide the development of the Coordinator- or Associate-level account persons on the team.

Benefits

• Access to online learning platforms to continue honing your craft
• Up to $500 a year to put toward qualified wellness expenses, like your gym membership
• After one year, we’ll reimburse up to 50% of tuition costs for approved continuing education
• After eight years, enjoy a 4-week paid sabbatical, plus a $750 reimbursement for international travel
• Are an equal opportunity employer
• Provide health, dental and vision insurance
• Offer salaries commensurate with experience
• Offer both traditional and Roth 401k plans with employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level