Senior Brand Manager

Dixon Schwabl + Company•Town of Victor, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Brand Manager at DS+CO, you’ll work independently and collaboratively to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and agency teams alike. You’ll help shape and implement marketing and brand strategies while serving as a trusted day-to-day partner across projects, campaigns, and ongoing client relationships. This role blends client leadership, project management, and strategic thinking. You’ll work across agency disciplines to move work forward, uncover new opportunities for partnership, and ensure projects are delivered with clarity, organization, and strong communication.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in marketing, brand management, account management, or project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and client relationships simultaneously
Ability to develop briefs, manage timelines, and coordinate work across teams
Understanding of marketing strategy, campaign development, and project execution
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and project management or collaboration tools
Sound business judgment and comfort managing budgets, timelines, and project details
A collaborative mindset with curiosity, accountability, and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an agency environment
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Workamajig, or similar workflow platforms
Interest in or experience using AI and emerging technologies to support project management and workflow efficiency

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients through responsiveness, communication, and follow through
Support tier 1 and tier 2 client accounts in partnership with brand leadership team members
Lead conversations with clients about projects, timelines, questions, and agency processes
Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and expand agency partnership opportunities
Deliver a thoughtful, organized, and high quality client experience across engagements
Gather client input and manage projects from assignment through execution using agency tools and processes
Develop project and creative briefs that clearly align teams around goals and deliverables
Organize and manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines simultaneously
Prepare billing and support intake and tracking of projects within agency systems
Manage client budgets and support communications related to project spend stewardship
Input project details, client feedback, and direction into project management platforms including Jira
Recognize when project standards, timelines, or expectations may not be met and communicate proactively
Build knowledge of client businesses, audiences, goals, and marketing strategies to support stronger work
Write clear, compelling creative and project briefs
Stay informed on industry trends and client news that may inform marketing opportunities or creative direction
Review and support the development of marketing plans and strategic initiatives
Build relationships across agency teams and capabilities to support collaboration and execution
Support staffing plans and scoping requirements for assigned projects and clients
Build knowledge of agency capabilities, disciplines, and case studies from briefing through delivery
Bring DS+CO’s values of Curiosity, Community, and Courage to life in your work, communication, and problem solving
Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and supportive team culture
Engage in regular 1:1s, development planning, and continuous learning opportunities
Give and receive feedback constructively using shared tools and frameworks
Stay informed and connected through agency systems and communication channels