Senior Account Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own client relationships across a portfolio of accounts, lead meetings, unblock projects, guide marketing strategy for smaller accounts, manage cross-team execution, and identify growth opportunities while leveraging AI tools to work faster and sharper.

  • Own client relationships and act as primary contact through engagements
  • Lead strategy and execution across internal teams for efficient delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own client relationships across a portfolio of accounts as the primary point of contact through the life of the engagement
  • Lead client meetings and calls, set the agenda, and follow through on what comes out of them
  • Work problems in real time, get the right people on the meeting, and unblock projects before they stall
  • Contribute strategic marketing recommendations and run point on marketing strategy for smaller accounts; partner with a strategist on integrated strategy for major accounts
  • Manage execution across internal teams, clarifying scope and deliverables so work gets done right the first time
  • Spot upsell and growth opportunities within existing accounts and bring them forward with a clear plan
  • Keep Asana, client files, and project status current so nothing slips through the cracks
  • Write clear recaps, scopes, and client communications that keep everyone aligned
  • Use AI agency tools (Claude and others) and follow our established process day to day to work faster and sharper across research, writing, and account management

Requirements

  • 5+ years in account management experience, ideally in a marketing agency setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, marketing or related field
  • Understanding of general agency processes and operations
  • A track record of owning client relationships and keeping complex, multi-client workloads on track
  • Strong working knowledge of digital marketing across SEO, paid media, content, web, and email
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to lead client meetings
  • Comfort using AI tools to streamline research, writing, and day-to-day work
  • A proactive, find-a-way mindset and a strong sense of accountability
  • Sharp organization, attention to detail, and the ability to move fast without dropping balls
  • An upbeat, collaborative attitude toward clients and teammates alike

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
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1905 New Media

As technology has continued to evolve and influence the way we communicate with each other, it has become exceedingly more important to surround oneself with industry experts to help create your go-to-market strategy as well as shape and broadcast your brand message. That is why we’ve joined forces to expand our marketing services to meet the needs of our clients as they do business is the new media world in which we live, play, and work.One mission. Multiple disciplines. Focused on your success.

Founded in 1905
St Louis, Missouri, USA
31 employees (17 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.3%
Direct
59.6%
Referral
5%
Social
12.9%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~36

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
13 (42% of company)
Median Tenure
2.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1