Account Manager / Senior Account Manager / Account Director - New York/Los Angeles

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute integrated communications programs for architecture, design, and luxury clients, coupling proactive client management with media relations, campaign strategy, and cross‑office collaboration.

  • Manage relationships, secure coverage, and drive campaigns
  • Mentor junior staff and coordinate events/activations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement integrated communications strategies for architecture, design, and luxury clients
  • Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring proactive communication, and thoughtful strategic counsel, while meeting all account KPIs
  • Build and maintain strong industry relationships – from journalists, editors, and influencers to brand sponsors, cultural organizations and talent
  • Draft and oversee press materials, client updates, reports, and campaign documents
  • Secure impactful media coverage and drive product placement across local, national, and international outlets
  • Project manage campaigns as well as associated events, press previews, interviews, and other activations as required
  • Identify creative opportunities that build brand awareness across all aspects of the comms mix
  • Collaborate with team members across Sutton’s offices in the US and across the globe
  • Support and mentor junior team members where applicable

Requirements

  • Proven experience of at least 4-8 years (depending on level) in integrated communications and marketing, with agency experience as a plus
  • Strong background in architecture, design, interiors, luxury products, and/or B2B product placement
  • Established media relationships and proven track record securing press coverage
  • Experience developing and executing strategic, integrated campaigns for designers, architecture firms, institutions, brands, or luxury clients
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Based in New York or Los Angeles
  • Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (not a requirement)
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Sutton

Deeply rooted in arts and culture through our work with leading institutions, foundations, galleries and art fairs for over 15 years, Sutton is the leading cultural communications agency.Our bespoke campaigns span the fields of visual arts, performing arts, design, craftsmanship and architecture. We work with inspiring individuals, museums, galleries, venues, fairs, biennales, festivals, cultural enterprises, corporate supporters of the arts and luxury brands.Through our offices in London, Paris, New York, Miami, Hong Kong and Singapore, we offer a seamless approach to projects, at home and abroad.We put thought into the stories we tell, the platforms we use and the people we work with. Sutton is a member of the Creative Industries Federation and the Museum Association.

Founded in 2006
London, England, GBR
240 employees (21 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
41%
Referral
6.5%
Social
10.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~240

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (5% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3