Account Manager (Bev/Alc)

Responisbilities:   

• Responsible for scheduling client meetings which includes the following: confirming availability with all parties; providing the necessary files, details, and agenda beforehand.  

• Takes comprehensive notes during each meeting and provides timely recaps with action items  

• Assists with gathering business and project requirements for each project or program 

• Participant in internal and external ideation and brainstorming sessions  

• Collaborates with Project Management and Delivery teams to ensure projects are brought in on time and within budget  

• Owns, develops, and updates project briefs for new projects 

• Responsible for gathering assets and feedback from both clients and key stakeholders and sharing the information with the internal team 

• Reviews all content, design, and development deliverables for each project 

• Responsible for managing the organization of multiple repository systems that hold valuable documentation and assets as it pertains to the clients supported (i.e., SharePoint) 

• Proactively follows up with clients on key milestones and deadlines 

• Works in tandem with internal teams to achieve overall account success and client satisfaction through flawlessly executing projects and day-to-day account duties, manage client related crisis and daily communications. 

• Communicates effectively with the Client to maintain a clear understanding of Client priorities to help manage and guide internal teams accordingly 

• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly status with the client   

• Has a clear understanding of the capabilities of all agency departments and is able to effectively coordinate with each  

• Strong understanding of the client's business and how Ansira’s work has an impact 

• Manage client budgets and monthly billing procedures; communicate any budget variances to client and close any gaps.  Manage accounts receivable process for past due accounts. 

• Escalate all red flags for current projects and on-going work to Client Partnership lead and SMEs and develop and lead the plan for resolution. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree  

• 3+ years’ experience working with client accounts in the beverage alcohol vertical in a fast-paced agency environment; prior advertising/marketing related experience with digital, email, and/or database marketing is highly preferred 

• Experience and familiarity working on digital, tech savvy and data driven accounts is required.  Must understand the fundamentals of marketing and advertising 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, One Drive) 

• Strong organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management 

• Fast paced, multi-tasking, assertive, ability to switch gears quickly, adaptable nature ; Solution oriented and resolution focused 

• Ability to work well under stress of short turn-around deadlines 

• Ability to interface with all levels of management, fellow team members, and all internal clients with a high degree of professionalism, strong written and verbal communication skills