Account Executive

Job Overview:

TMA is looking for an Account Manager for the Local Field Marketing team in Louisville, KY/Ft Knox, KY. This candidate will be responsible for understanding the essential dynamics, strategies and drivers of the client's business while providing expertise and leadership in guiding internal teams across the agency to meet client goals. Candidate must have the ability to work in a changing environment, meet deadlines and be detail oriented. The candidate must be self-sufficient yet contribute as a team member to a larger mission. They work closely with the other disciplines in delivering and exceeding client expectations. Position will include some travel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide best-in-class brand stewardship, project management, day-to-day client service and team leadership
• Building marketing and advertising plans to support the client’s business goals
• Analyze and optimize marketing efforts for maximum ROI
• Project management across multiple workstreams interacting with various internal and external counterparts across multiple disciplines of work
• Work onsite at client location to manage and support the client’s mission goals through recommending, fostering, developing, and delivering effective advertising
• Maintain a deep understanding of the client’s business and mission
• Demonstrate a positive, genuine, can-do attitude
• Contribute with strategic partnerships focusing on advancing financial well-being of account
• Overcome geographic distance to establish close relationships with all team members and client
• Ability to manage, motivate and lead teams/vendors /agency partners with mission
• Encourage clients to use agency POVs in developing ideas and advertising that best meets client goals and objectives
• Must be able to build and manage timelines, budgets and program reports/recaps.
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Lead internal and client presentations
• Strong relationship manager – client, teams, partner agencies, and vendors
• Be effective in establishing trust - especially from the team, peers, leaders and clients
• Provide constant attention to detail regarding the execution of activations and client communication
• Work independently
• Experience on a state or federal government account a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Claritas Prizm segmentation and marketing automation platforms a plus
• Minimum of 5 years account management related experience in national-to-local brand integration, experiential marketing, and/or promotions
• Must have experience in developing and executing locally relevant programs
• Experience in executing local events & digital/social media marketing a plus
• Ability to understand client and agency research, trends, audience segmentation, and data—and build improved marketing plans leveraging that information
• Ability to present to company management and clients at most senior level
• Must be able to build and manage timelines, budgets and program reports/recaps
• Must strive to gain, or have a deep understanding of Agency and Clients
• Strong relationship manager – client, teams, partner agencies and vendors
• Provide leadership and support for account executives/managers and coordinators
• Identify areas for and help contribute to the professional growth of the team
• Provide constant attention to detail regarding the execution of activations
• Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational, leadership and project management skills, attention to detail a must
• Professionalism at all levels
• Experience on a state or federal government account is a plus
• T1 Clearance will be required
• Willingness to travel (20%)

TMA Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Parental leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan