Schaefer Advertising Co. is hiring: Advertising Account Manager - Attractions, T

Advertising Account Manager - Attractions, Tourism & The Arts

At Schaefer Ad Co., our goal as an agency is to make life better for our clients, our team, our community, and ourselves. Our culture impacts every area of the agency and is rooted within every employee from the top down. Across each discipline, every person at the agency is encouraged to be their best selves — even the agency dog. That’s why Schaefer Ad Co. is more than just one person, a name on a building, or even just a place where people gather to work. It is a place that fosters community, where differences are admired, and out-of-the-box ideas are encouraged.

This role requires an individual with account service and project management experience within an advertising or marketing agency.

• Build and grow client relationships
• Ownership of all related project management duties for all traditional media, digital media, website, and marketing projects
• Proven understanding of digital initiatives with ability to grow this acumen
• Develop thorough and clear creative briefs
• Be a proactive troubleshooter for both client and agency teams, anticipating opportunities and issues before they arise. Capable of preparing solutions, not just problems, to present to your manager and clients
• Work closely with the production team to accurately scope client projects and manage within approved budgets and timelines
• Collaborate with agency digital team to develop integrated, strategic communications plans. Directly responsible for evaluation and recommendation of traditional media planning and buying
• Capable of leading strategic planning with assistance from Director and greater team
• Develop management and talent development skills through the management of agency intern(s)
• Serve as the agency hub, leading collaboration with creative, digital, and production teams within the agency
• Proactively build self-knowledge of the vertical, share industry expertise with both agency and clients
• Develop and own select financial management responsibilities related to client work, such as retainer management, budget management, revenue forecasts

• 3+ years experience working in an advertising agency environment on the account management team
• Proven success in a fast-paced environment
• 4-year degree in Marketing, Advertising, or relevant field required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Superior writing, editing, and proofing skills are mandatory
• Ability and desire to take initiative and lead
• Creative thought leader and self-starter, able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal communication
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience in promoting clients in the tourism and/or attractions industries is preferred, but not required
• Traditional media planning and buying experience are preferred, but not required

• 401k with 3% Employer Contribution
• Very Generous Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days, Generous Holiday Schedule
• Profit-Sharing

What’s Next? If this opportunity and more importantly, Schaefer Advertising, feels like the right fit for you please submit your resume and cover letter here. All applicants will be contacted by our team with a follow-up response. Our hiring process is rigorous, so expect a deep dive into not only what you know but who you are, all designed to ensure that we make the best hiring decisions for you and us.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries
• Internet Publishing