Associate Account Manager - Experiential Marketing
+COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Modern Worldwide is a growing full-service brand activation agency specializing in impactful brand experiences. We create effective and efficient experiential campaigns that bring brands to life, while leaving a lasting impression on consumers. We are thrilled to have recently been named by Chief Marketer as one of the top 200 experiential and brand activation agencies in the U.S. for the 2nd year!
+JOB DESCRIPTION
Modern Worldwide is seeking a full time Associate Account Manager who is organized, motivated, detailed, professional, outgoing and able to multitask with experience in the events, experiential, or engagement marketing verticals. The Associate Account Manager will gain agency experience and will be expected to deliver high-quality results toward client projects. The overall job responsibility is to grow and retain our client’s and Modern Worldwide business. This position oversees a portfolio of accounts or client segment and facilitates collaboration and innovation within their team and internal departments throughout all stages of development and execution. Develop and evolve vision and account plans while developing key partnerships to drive sustainable financial growth and forging strong relationships with clients. We are looking for proactive and professional candidates who want to contribute to the team. This position requires 2-4 years experience in events, experiential or engagement marketing.
+RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees a portfolio of small accounts or collection of multiple business units for a larger client in.
- Plays an influential role in sustaining account growth, diversification and profitability.
- Accountable for managing client relationship health, client satisfaction, and sustained year-over-year client retention for his/her designated clients.
- Key strategic business partner, advisor and relationship lead for senior and manager-level clients in her/his account portfolio.
- Leads efforts to qualify, assess and focus on new business and new project opportunities. Participates in new business pitches for the Agency, as necessary (for both existing and prospective clients).
- Plays an influential role during the strategic planning of all new projects or engagements.
- Uses data to provide a sharp marketing perspective and adds strategic value at every step of the creative process.
- Serves as a key catalyst for his/her accounts. Inspires and challenges our internal teams to deliver best-in-class strategy and creative ideas for our clients.
- Supervises, develops, trains and manages performance reviews of any direct reports. This position will not have any full time direct reports at hiring.
- Partners and collaborates with all internal teams to create smart, innovative, marketing programs and creative work that delivers results.
- Position will include duties that pertain to staffing and coordination of final event logistics prior to events, assisting with research for materials and collecting information to be relayed to clients and/or field staff, creating deliverables for clients and when appropriate, taking on client communications, and developing client budgets/agreements.
+QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates a sharp knowledge of, and thoughtful POV on, the principles of marketing, advertising, product / service innovation and media.
- A strong aptitude for the role and impact of experiential and brand activation marketing including trade shows, street teams, shopper marketing, experiences, etc. Passionate and curious, of emerging trends in social, mobile, product and service innovation, media and tech and “consumer experiences”.
- Exposure to a diverse mix of industry category verticals a plus. Has a history of forging strong relationships with clients or vendors.
- Experience in multi-channel, integrated work that demonstrates his/her versatility.
- Experience leading data-driven and performance-driven marketing programs. A knowledge and appreciation for how to apply data and analytics to the business.
- Ability to direct, craft and deliver a strategic and persuasive presentation.
+REQUIREMENTS
- Proven working experience with 2-4 years of Account Management or a relevant role in at least one of the following verticals: Experiential, Event, Shopper, Out-of-Home, Public Relations or similar experience in Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations.
- Highly motivated to pursue a career in a marketing agency or PR/event planning firm environment.
- Intermediate computer knowledge/experience with Google Drive/G Suite.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding proprietary client and event staff information.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Creative thinking, strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication is a must.
- Experience in customer support is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Management, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality Management, or other related majors.
+POSITIONS TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the position is expected to work during the “core” hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM but anticipate a “wacky” schedule of random nights and weekends.
+TRAVEL/WORKSITE
Position will work from Bloomington, MN. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected dependent on client needs.
+COMPENSATION
Base Salary: $40,000 Annually. Annual Performance Bonus up to 10% of Base Salary + Quarterly Bonus up to 2% of portfolio revenue.
+ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full-Time Employees at Modern Worldwide, will be provided with an employee benefit package and the opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding, industry leading and fun company! You can learn more about Modern Worldwide by visiting our website: modernww.com.