Account Manager

At STEWART - It’s all about ideas.

We are a design consultancy doing big things with a small team of talented, driven people. We are design that thinks ( https://designthatthinks.com/our-work/).

The Account Manager Role:

As an Account Manager at STEWART, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of assigned accounts including overseeing the management of project work, development of strategic plans, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of agency projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Act as day-to-day contact for key client team members, internal teams, and agency partners
• Manage all phases of the project cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, training and closure
• Manage daily deliverables, activities, budgets, and deadlines for creative campaigns and individual client projects
• Manage the development of project proposals/timelines, budgets, advertising, and media plans
• Execute internal meetings, partner and client meetings (i.e. Creative kickoffs, brand immersions, weekly client meetings, project wrap-up), etc.
• Gain familiarity with the client’s industry, products, business culture and competition
• Participate in client planning and develop strategies that bring client objectives to life
• Interpret critical insights and research that will drive agency creative efforts
• Craft the creative briefs and reporting that communicate client objectives and directions to internal team members
• Identifying potential project risks and developing contingency plans

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of advertising, digital, and media industry trends/developments and uses this knowledge to present business-building ideas for the client and the agency
• At least 1 year of client-facing or account management experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Teams), Google Drive, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides
• Knowledge of or experience with the livestock, equine or pet industries would be an advantage

Hybrid schedule:

• Monday and Friday work from home
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday work from office

Preferred experience level:

• 1-5 years in marketing/advertising/PR

Preparation:

In preparing to chat with us, consider preparing:

• A story where you kept a project on time and on budget
• A story where you discovered and communicated a consumer insight
• A story where you solved a problem using a product
• A story where you were surprised by data
• A story where you learned something by failing

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Account management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40202