South Florida based Business Development & Marketing Account Manager

South Florida based Business Development & Marketing Account Manager

Do you work hard, laugh hard, troubleshoot and constantly think creatively and strategically? If so, Creative Springs could be the place for you! 

What to Expect

Creative Springs is a full-service marketing agency in Florida, and we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Business Development & Marketing Account Manager

 to join our team! Our company is a fun, fast-paced environment that relies on collaboration to produce innovative work. You’ll be joining a team composed of the most creative, interesting, and talented marketing professionals in the business. We’re looking for a Business Development & Marketing Account Manager with experience in an agency setting and the desire to be a driving force in the growth of our agency. You’ll work within the framework of a supportive team that will depend on you to lead them in the execution of ongoing account tasks, while simultaneously leading clients’ planning, campaigns, strategies, events and activations.  

What You’ll Do

• Account Management & Brand Strategy
• Create and lead marketing strategies to support the clients overall initiatives. These strategies can range from content strategy, tradeshow design, website builds, traditional media, PR, influencer marketing, and digital/social media.
• Drive marketing strategy for B2B and B2C clients. 
• House the overall brand strategy for the client & show how all pieces of the marketing campaign work together to support the clients goals. 
• Business Development
• Participate in new business development efforts including creation of proposals, attending prospective client meetings and onboarding new clients.
• Drive new business growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing high-value client opportunities across target industries.
• Represent the agency at trade shows, networking events, and industry functions to build relationships and generate qualified leads.
• Collaborate with internal strategy and creative teams to align new business opportunities with agency capabilities and positioning.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key decision-makers through business dinners, events, and ongoing communication.
• Client Relationship Management
• Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters.
• Showcase the rationale behind the strategy, break down the analytics and showcase the marketing work being executed.
• Be able to answer client questions and break down marketing tactics.
• Negotiate contracts, determine areas to grow business within existing accounts and close agreements to maximize profits.
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement.
• Project Management
• Create client and creative briefs that outline all necessary details for the team to be able to execute the creative work needed.
• Manage day-to-day operations of client accounts including strategic campaigns, events, planning, reporting and more to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our marketing solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
• Develops tactical project elements, including creative strategy briefs, timelines, budget estimates, research, and program analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Located in Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers area
• Out of state travel will be required up to 2-3 times per month 
• Meet and exceed revenue targets through a commission-based structure tied to new client acquisition and growth.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong presentation and sales ability
• Previous experience working for a marketing agency
• Previous experience working in or for manufacturing industries
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• The ability to finesse delicate client relationships
• The ability to adapt and to take initiative 
• The ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail

Pay and Compensation Package

• Annual Salary: Base salary Commission 
• $25/month Aflac health benefit match (vision, dental, short term leave, etc.)
• Note, full health insurance not available
• Retirement: 401K match up to 4% of your salary (contributed weekly)
• PTO: 3 weeks of combined PTO/Sick Time
• Holidays: 9 company determined paid holidays 

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience: BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Agency or relevant field  

Does this sound like you? Email your resumé and cover letter to jen@creativesprings.com and we’ll get back to you.