Client Manager

Purple Strategies • Alexandria, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time position in Purple Strategies’ Alexandria, VA or Chicago, IL office. As a member of the team, the Manager works to make Purple indispensable to its clients by bringing our expertise to bear in big ideas and creative thinking while making the best decisions between better choices. The Manager is responsible for driving tactical execution and providing high level support to client teams. They directly manage junior level client relationships and support the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns and communications projects, ensuring alignment with overarching strategic goals. The ideal candidate thrives on challenges, actively seeks and applies feedback, and approaches their work with diligence, intellectual curiosity, and a deep commitment to excellence, even when it means stepping outside their comfort zone, to deliver top-quality results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public affairs, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or consulting roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing projects with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and contributing high quality work on project teams, strongly preferred.
• Fluency with MS Office Suite, advanced PowerPoint skills preferred. Familiarity with research tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated campaign plans, including communications strategies and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide foundational support across client projects, including developing PowerPoint decks, research and analytical tasks, logistical and general needs for meetings and activation coordination.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients on specific projects, managing communications proactively and building trusted relationships with clients and third-party partners.
• Draft and deliver high-quality and compelling content, including strategic messaging, media materials, presentations, external content for use across digital channels, and performance reports.
• Lead and support project teams or plans, supporting senior team members in preparing for client meetings, assigning responsibilities when relevant and providing guidance to junior staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of all project milestones and tracking budgets with clients and internal teams.
• Provide insightful recommendations based on comprehensive analysis and research
• Collaborate closely with senior team members, proactively seeking guidance and actioning feedback to develop professional capabilities.
• Contribute positively to Purple’s culture and the continuous improvement of internal projects and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees