Account Manager

Gunn Jerkens is seeking an Account Manager who wants more than just running accounts. This role is for a leader, decision-maker and strategic partner who wants to contribute meaningfully to the success—and future—of the agency.

We’re looking for someone who understands the details but thinks beyond them. Someone who can lead client relationships, guide internal teams and help shape how Gunn Jerkens grows, adapts and competes in a rapidly changing industry.

Gunn Jerkens is a fully integrated branding and digital marketing agency based in Long Beach, California. We specialize in placemaking, brand strategy and performance-driven marketing for homebuilders and developers nationwide.

We work together, in person, and we value people who bring perspective, judgment and leadership to the table. We respect experience, reward initiative and believe the best work happens when talented people are trusted to think, decide and lead. As technology—and AI in particular—continues to reshape our industry, we’re focused on using it thoughtfully to strengthen our work, our teams and our clients’ outcomes.

This is a full-time, in-office position
. Collaboration, accountability and leadership are part of the job, not add-ons.

As an Account Manager at Gunn Jerkens, you are a leader within the agency. You own client relationships, guide internal teams and make decisions that balance client goals, team capacity and long-term agency priorities.

You’ll be expected to think strategically, act decisively and contribute to conversations that go beyond individual projects. This role requires someone who can get into the weeds when needed—but who always understands the bigger picture and where the agency is headed.

This is not a task-only role. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of Gunn Jerkens. You’ll work alongside senior leadership to influence strategy, make decisions that impact client success and agency growth, and help evolve how we approach marketing, storytelling and technology in an AI-shaped landscape—contributing to stronger relationships, smarter processes and long-term success for both the company and your career.

• Coachable — open to feedback and interested in getting better
• Accountable — owning outcomes, not just checking boxes
• Grounded — bringing common sense and perspective to fast-moving situations
• Collaborative — working across disciplines without ego or silos
• Innovative and curious — exploring new ideas, tools and technologies, including AI-enabled platforms, when they actually improve the work

• Lead client relationships with confidence and perspective
• Represent Gunn Jerkens as a strategic partner, not just a service provider
• Build trust through clear thinking, follow-through and sound decisions

• Guide account and agency strategy with a clear point of view
• Turn data, context and insight into forward-looking recommendations
• Make thoughtful tradeoffs across scope, timing and resources
• Apply new tools and capabilities selectively, with long-term impact in mind

• Own scopes, timelines and budgets across accounts
• Ensure work is delivered efficiently, accurately and responsibly
• Track time and expenses with awareness of agency health and profitability

• Set direction and priorities for internal teams
• Lead through influence, clarity and decision-making
• Mentor team members and help raise the bar across the agency

• Clients trust your leadership and judgment
• Teams look to you for clarity and direction
• Accounts grow stronger and more strategic over time
• You help shape how Gunn Jerkens evolves, competes and grows
• You’re building a long-term career, not just completing tasks

• 7–10 years of account management or client-facing agency experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, in-office environment with proficiency in Microsoft Office and related productivity tools

Professional references will be requested as part of the interview process, with an emphasis on leadership, decision-making and long-term contribution.

If you’re looking for a role where your voice matters, your judgment is trusted and your growth is tied to the growth of the company, we’d like to talk.

Gunn Jerkens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.