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Account Director, B2B; $125-160K, Remote (EST hours)

Award-winning, indie B2B branding and marketing company is looking for an Account Director to join its sophisticated team. At critical inflection points, the agency works with clients to align brand strategy with business strategy—creating stories and experiences to engage customers, influence prospects, rally employees, inspire investors and build communities.

What you’ll be doing…

~Account and Project Management

Serve as primary client liaison and strategic partner with multiple clients to efficiently facilitate projects

Lead multi-pronged, medium-large client engagements, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery

Oversee standard start-up procedures (secure job numbers, prepare working group lists, schedule interviews, etc.)

Generate, communicate and manage production schedules

Facilitate all aspects of our client engagements including brand strategy, visual brand development, marketing, advertising, digital/web projects

Maintain client loyalty through proactive relationship management

~Financial Management

Efficiently organize and monitor the on-going management of costs (from developing estimates through tracking actuals), securing the appropriate client authorization throughout the course of the project

Secure estimates from and negotiate with outside suppliers to ensure competitive prices

Work closely with Controller to manage payment schedules and review pre-bill for clients

~New Business Development

Engage in broad-based branding discussions with clients to become trusted counselor, and in so doing, identify further opportunities for mutually beneficial growth of relationship

Actively mine existing accounts for new business opportunities and referrals

Provide input on process, budget and schedule for proposals

What we expect…

Minimum 8 years experience working in an Account Management role at a Branding, Marketing or Advertising Agency or a related position i.e. Branding/Marketing in a Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, or Professional Services firm
Outgoing, engaging personality; great attitude and team player
Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator, comfortable preparing proposals and presentations and speaking in front of small groups
Must be a self-starter and nimble multi-tasker; very detail-oriented

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March 15, 2021/by Hunter Gilmore

Account Management

Account Supervisor, Integrated; $75-85K, Remote (NYC hours)

Are you the kind of problem solver that doesn’t get called a problem solver because you solve problems before anyone knew there was one? Then we want you!

Join an inclusive marketing agency of strategists, producers, creatives and talented problem solvers growing their team. We need someone who doesn’t turn water into wine, but knows that people will want both. We want someone who is thirsty to learn new skills and hungry to manage big projects, and ready to enjoy the occupational banquet of content, experiential, social and digital work.

The Account Supervisor is responsible for the overall management of client relationships and businesses, including overseeing execution, owning the project, championing the vision, planning and handling program elements and financial management. You’re experienced in managing and overseeing multiple clients/projects, as well as in sourcing through various vendors and negotiating competitive pricing. You enjoy interacting with the creative team, communicating briefs and feedback. You possess experience in working with a variety of creative channels – digital, design, social media, experiential, print, etc. Quick thinking and the ability to be resourceful in high-pressure situations is a must. Please be tech-savvy with complete knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially strong proficiency in Excel). Finally, you should have high standards, a strong work ethic and enjoy working in a team environment; 4-5 years of experience. This is a remote position working NYC hours (EST).

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March 9, 2021/by Hunter Gilmore

Production

Senior Producer, Integrated; Temp-to-Perm; $120-140K, NYC

Boutique ad agency with lifestyle clientele seeks to add a highly passionate senior-level Producer to craft and tell beautiful stories, achieving the most creative and effective end result for the brand and the agency.

Ideal candidates are excited by up and coming talent, up to date on the leading directors & vanities, knowledgeable in best practices and trends in Production; you believe that Production is as much of an art as it is logistics. You do more than just produce; your involvement evolves the creative in a way that would not be possible without you. You have a strong knowledge of production resources, a vast database of vendors, and the passion to create top-notch production experiences. You’ll ideate and consult with internal and integrated teams to develop the right solution, from inception to launch. Your ability to help drive, manage and execute work in tight timelines, while fostering cross-team collaboration, sets you apart. Candidates must have facility interpreting creative direction and translating it into actionable process and profitable result. Ability to work autonomously as well as within a friendly, nimble team is a must; this position requires a confident and open personality with excellent management skills to foster and maintain a healthy, positive work environment. Travel required. Senior Producer candidates must have ample experience overseeing complicated productions with large and small budgets ($300K-$2MM) across still, video and heavy broadcast. Previous ad agency experience *required*.

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March 3, 2021/by Hunter Gilmore

Account Management

Director of Account Management; Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Who we are.

A team of passionate people providing food and beverage companies with more complete 360+ marketing solutions than any other marketing agency in the region. We do this by building stronger, deeper relationships, understanding the who/how/why of the entire food chain and rolling up our sleeves to get it done. Open to on-site, or remote-to-relocation. Relocation assistance available.

Why you should work with us.

We strive every day to work a little harder, a little smarter and a little more together than yesterday in an effort to provide the richest, deepest, most-comprehensive and innovative solutions for our partners, present and future. Everyday. No excuses. If you want to join a team where everyone works hard, solves problems, builds relationships, acts on intuition, is flexible and brings positive energy to the problem, join us.

The role.

Seeking a strategic, results-oriented, go-getter to join the agency leadership team. You are driven, committed and passionate about growing a business into something beyond expectation. You get excited about growth and evolution. You possess a “can-do” attitude and are not afraid to navigate a complex and fluid environment. You understand the race can be a marathon not a sprint. You are motivated by challenges and consider “no” a reason to keep pushing. You are a natural leader but understand the importance of collaboration and teamwork. You are knowledgeable about what’s current but even more excited about what’s next.

The job.

Develop, present, execute, manage and measure annual account plans.
Serve as agency representative and client brand steward by developing strategic client objectives, leading the account, constantly assessing the brand position and managing the internal agency team resources to best service the overall client account.
Strategically manage day-to-day coordination of agency activities and client contact on multiple accounts. Be “360-degree aware” of all projects, relationships, opportunities and team members.
Develop client brand strategies based on cultural, consumer, customer and competitive insights. Develop a detailed understanding of client brand’s audiences, cultures, business and technology landscapes, and help translate insights into account and creative development.
Manage your account team to provide creative team with a clearly defined brief—including concise information on the product, audience and strategy—enabling them to develop breakthrough ideas for a variety of channels and platforms.
Estimate, plan, coordinate and direct advertising campaigns and projects for agency clients. Responsible for staying on strategy, on time and within budget.
Ensure agency involvement in all appropriate client activities to provide maximum knowledge of and service to the client (example: attendance at major meetings or trade shows).
Provide weekly account updates to executive management. Be an active part of agency leadership team.
Build strong, lasting client/agency relationships based on achieving clients’ marketing objectives with efficiency that results in agency profit.
Deliver on the agency’s mission of making extraordinary things happen for our clients and their customers.
Proactively look for alternative sources of work from current or past clients. Always ask what else the agency can be doing to support each client.
Evaluate and recommend new, increased or altered agency services that might improve support to clients and provide profitable growth to the agency. Assist in the development of new ventures.
Stay current on industry trends and news—especially client industry related material.
Work with new business team to identify leads, targets and prospects. Work with team to develop and execute new business pitches.

Requirements:

10+ years experience in an agency setting.
Experience with Food and Beverage industry a huge plus.
Capability of managing both high-level regional and national accounts.
Ability to deliver strategic, clear, effective client presentations that tell a memorable story and highlight agency skills and talents.
Open to on-site, or remote-to-relocation. Relocation assistance available.

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December 7, 2020/1 Comment/by Hunter Gilmore

Business Development

PLACED: Business Development Director, Remote, $90K+

Fully remote boutique creative agency is looking for a Business Development Director to add to their growing team on execution of client projects; this position will lead new business, sales and marketing efforts for this branding and web design agency. The agency culture is laid-back and fun, but the team is very seriously dedicated to creating leading-edge, highly creative work for clients. They’re lucky to have a truly diverse range of projects and clients they love, meaning there are always new and different projects to challenge the team. They work mainly with clients in the Beauty/Wellness/Skincare DTC arena, large and small, but never boring. A core tenant, the agency has a commitment to partnering with brands focused on social impact and sustainability. Proudly one of the .1% of creative agencies owned by women.

As the Business Development Director, you’ll provide leadership across acquiring new branding and website projects. We need someone who’s able to identify a client’s business needs and work independently to understand, define and build effective and innovative solutions that generate new business. You must be prepared to be as much of a leader as you are an effective communicator and mentor. You must be extremely outgoing, comfortable with making cold calls and networking. Excellent writing skills and the ability to work independently and manage time effectively is a must.

CHECK THESE BOXES

3-5 years business development experience within a client services organization, preferably on projects including web, mobile, video, brand, and strategic consulting. Must have experience in Beauty/Wellness/Skincare/Women’s verticals.
Run end-to-end pitch process, including establishing initial opportunities, interfacing with prospective clients, and developing proposals, in which pricing projects and assessing client needs are an essential skill.
Manage account profitability by negotiating statements of work, ensuring work is delivered on budget.
Expand contacts with key client project contacts and maintain strong post-engagement relationships introducing new opportunities accordingly.
Create and execute on outbound marketing and sales strategy.
Network and cold call on behalf of agency to secure new business meetings and qualified contacts for partners.
Research/find relevant RFP’s and initiate relationships with agency search firms.
Identity networking events for partner participation (trade shows, conferences, events).
Represent agency at events.
Submit agency work for industry awards.
Publish content to agency blog and social channels.
Find opportunities for partners to present/speak, lead workshops, panel participation, etc.
Must be comfortable talking with CEO’s, CMO’s, technical leads and marketers about digital marketing needs and branding.
Must have familiarity with the web design and development process, technical terminology and industry trends and standards.
Must be aware of trends in marketing and advertising

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November 30, 2020/by Hunter Gilmore

Account Management

HOLD: Account Supervisor, Lifestyle; $75-85K, NYC (Temp-to-Perm)

Get ready to join a shop that delivers effectively on both brains and beauty, a hybrid agency that’s at once design-driven image makers and consumer-minded brand stewards. The agency blends strategic marketing resources, innovative creative thinking and the attentive service of a boutique advertising agency. The ability to deliver a broad range of integrated marketing services has helped this agency build solid brands and drive serious business results. This expanding, award-winning NYC creative agency seeks a pro-active Account Supervisor to join an account team with a lot of autonomy and access to a wide range of rewarding project opportunities.

This well-esteemed agency has major credentials on integrated and strategic campaigns for some of the biggest fashion, luxury, and lifestyle brands on the market. Considering the bulk of your attention will be in the lifestyle category, a love of celebrities, trends and previous category experience would be ideal. Account team members must be seasoned with the production process, as you’ll be rolling out lots of integrated campaigns. You’ll be responsible for the bulk of day-to-day client contact, reporting directly to the Account Services Director.

Please have 4+ years advertising agency account management experience (indie agency a plus); lifestyle brand experience preferred (beauty/hospitality/luxury/fashion/arts). You’re a quick study who can hit the ground running with the ability to translate a client request into clear directive for the creative team. Possessing a great work ethic, you should be flexible enough to work as part of a team or embrace the opportunity to work independently. And if you have a point of view, don’t be afraid to express it. Assertive, driven, and passionate folks, please apply.

Sounds great? Shoot a resume to hunter@thehuntinglodgenyc.com. Not for you? Share with your network and get someone working!

October 20, 2020/by Hunter Gilmore

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