Associate Account Manager
Signal Theory - Full Time
Kansas City, Mo or Wichita, KS
DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Account Manager at Signal Theory is a key position on the team, supporting client work in a responsive, efficient and accurate manner. This position is extremely detail-oriented and requires working in a fast-paced environment. The Associate Account Manager reports to the Account Supervisor and works alongside the remainder of the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and maintain positive relationships with multiple clients by serving as a day-to-day contact.
Set clear external and internal project expectations and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
Lead client-facing and internal meetings efficiently.
Summarize and document internal and client meetings with accurate client service reports within 24 hours of the meeting.
Develop project briefs in collaboration with agency strategy and clients.
Review work based on brief adherence, attention to detail, proper product mentions, mandatories, production specs, legal requirements, etc., with a heightened attention to detail.
Collaborate with Integrated Producers on project budgets, estimates, timelines and details and adhere to agreed upon timelines and budgets throughout the duration of projects.
Update client-facing status documents in collaboration with Integrated Production and Account Supervisors.
Begin to hone strategic skills.
Understand industry trends and competitive environments, including advertising campaigns of competitors.
EXPECTATIONS:
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.
Possess a proactive, goal- and action-oriented, and organized work style.
Bring energy and enthusiasm to all projects.
Proficiency in juggling multiple projects and multiple clients at one time.
Demonstrate a collaborative spirit when working with the client and internal teams.
Seek and learn industry, client and agency knowledge.
Excel at verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate effective presentation skills and a willingness to improve through constructive feedback.
Adhere to Signal Theory policies and procedures.
The ideal requirements and experience of the Associate Account Manager are:
Agency advertising, marketing communications or intern experience.
Demonstrates the values that guide us; curiosity, optimism and a purity of heart.
HR STUFF:
Exceptional benefits include:
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, reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition costs for approved continuing education.
After eight whole years, a four-week paid sabbatical, plus a $750 reimbursement for international travel.
Of course, we also:
Offer salaries commensurate with experience.
Offer both traditional and Roth 401k plans with employer matching.
Are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Signal Theory. We firmly believe in the importance of a diverse workforce to create work that resonates and represents both our clients and the markets they serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
