What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Aardvark Studios?
We are seeking a seasoned Account Manager to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in nurturing existing client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through a consultative sales approach. The ideal candidate has a strong background in experiential marketing, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the strategic mindset to guide clients through creative, customized marketing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, developing deep, trusted partnerships through ongoing dialogue and strategic guidance.
- Leverage a consultative sales style to uncover client needs, identify growth opportunities, and offer tailored solutions that align with brand goals.
- Collaborate with internal creative, estimating and production teams to bring programs to life on time and within budget.
- Act as a client advocate while balancing internal resources, scope, and financial parameters.
- Develop strategic briefs, proposals, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, pitch decks, and client presentations.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of account management experience, ideally in experiential marketing, event production, or a creative agency setting.
- Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and drive account growth through strategic thinking and consultative selling.
- Deep understanding of experiential and event marketing best practices.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Requirements or What else is helpful:
- Experience with custom fabrication or mobile marketing tours
- Familiarity with agency operations
- A strong network of industry connections or potential clients
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to work with premier brands on high-profile campaigns
- Creative and collaborative team culture
- Room for growth in a dynamic, fast-scaling company
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Short & long-term disability options
- Retirement matching after 1 year
- On-site private-use gym
- Free Tesla charging
- Dog-friendly workspace
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