Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager

West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we're looking for a dynamic Senior Account Manager.

Position Summary:

Manages client needs and responsibilities along with the profitability and growth for an average of 3-5 accounts for West Cary Group.

Role

Qualifications:

• Must execute strategic and tactical planning to meet client needs
• Must maintain project budgets and administration to achieve account profitability
• Must contribute to new business opportunities, including idea cultivation, research and proposal preparation

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategic planning and creative development/execution
• Establish and manage program budgets and timelines to ensure overall profitability
• Develop new opportunities to grow each client's business through proactive relationship management, word-of-mouth referrals, and going above and beyond surface expectations
• Collaborate consistently and productively with creative and digital teams to deliver high-quality, on-time marketing and communications solutions
• Awareness of marketing trends and innovations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent job experience
• 4-6 years of advertising agency or corporate marketing experience and a solid grasp of marketing and advertising fundamentals
• Experience with digital and traditional marketing channels (digital media, social blogs, print, direct mail, TV, radio, point of sale). Plus, a demonstrated interest in performance marketing and driving outcomes for your clients' business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation/pitch skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude
• Flexibility (e.g., the ability to handle an account where deadlines are tight and client preferences may change suddenly and on short notice)
• The ability to both work independently and function as a high-performing team member
• At the top of your game, constantly curious, always learning and motivated to deliver the best creative product
• Commitment to bringing consistent thought leadership in support of each client's marketing and communication needs
• Relationship management, project management or process management experience is a must

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Medical/Vision/Dental/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability

Employer paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Health/Dependent Care

401(k) matching

Cool people to work with!