Account Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end client programs, balancing relationship management, strategic advisory, and execution oversight to hit client KPIs and growth opportunities.

  • Client Program Ownership: Lead project plans, timelines, budgets, and execution roadmaps to deliver on agreed KPIs.
  • Stakeholder & KPI Delivery: Maintain ongoing client and property stakeholder communication, track budgets, and present status to leadership.
  • Strategic Advisory & Resource Management: Provide strategic guidance, oversee resource allocation, and craft data-driven recap decks for senior management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be client-facing, responsible for building and maintaining client relationships
  • Engage in constant communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth.
  • Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, and executional roadmaps
  • Provide strategic guidance to clients, going beyond tactical execution, serving as a trusted advisor
  • Support senior management on operational aspects of client programs as assigned
  • Be responsible for achieving client KPIs and ensure client is continuously developing business and meeting their goals.
  • Demonstrate and exercise knowledge of project management and design processes
  • Manage project hour reports and determine how to most efficiently utilize available resources
  • Manage outline and assembly of recap decks for each program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways
  • Track budgets and present budget status to upper management on regular basis

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of agency experience (sports, brand, media or entertainment industry) servicing clients on a day-to-day basis
  • Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, including non-traditional hours and weekends for on-site activations.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of integrated marketing communications, including experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, sponsorship, hospitality and creative design.
  • Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
  • Experience working within the automotive/motorsports industry; a passion for automotive or motorsport culture; and knowledge of automotive enthusiast communities.
  • Knowledge of OEM or dealer marketing

    Benefits

    • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
    • 401k w/ Company Match
    • Flexible time off policy
    • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

    rEvolution Marketing

    Definition of Revolution is: a dramatic change in ideas.In the past three years, the marketing landscape has changed more dramatically than over the past 20 years combined. From the growth of internet video, wireless content to Social Media over all devices. Revolution is positioned better than ever to deliver cross-media programs that can be experienced wherever consumers are. We are masters of “change” and will continue to evolve as the marketing mediums continues to morph and merge. Revolution Marketing is a unique, entertainment and event marketing agency. We don’t look at this business as “one size fits all”. We re-invent ourselves with every project that we take on. We win business year in and year out by leading the industry in:- Entertainment Marketing Strategy- Negotiation for Brands from Venues to Talent- Out-of-the-box Thinking and Creative- Social Media Analytics- Content Creative, Generation, Capture and Management (Audio, Still, Video, UG, Etc)- Custom Fabrication- Live Event Production & Management- Amplification – Social Media, Media Partnerships, etc.From building the world’s largest Godiva Box in Times Square NYC to working with Gibson Guitar to renaming the Universal Amphitheatre or fabricating the Red Bull Speakeasy at the Coachella Music Festival - we help brands negotiate the entertainment landscape with sponsorship and amazing experiential programs that are then amplified to the masses.For our staff, this business is not a job; it’s a way of life. Our repeat business is almost 100%. We are available 24/7 for our clients, and we don’t go to sleep until the job is done properly. Our deal making prowess is second to none. We’ve been developing and creating integrated sponsorship/entertainment marketing programs before it was in style, and therefore, our Rolodex is very strong in every category of business. Please feel free to explore out website and enjoy some of the work that we’ve accomplished.

    Founded in 2001
    New York, New York, USA
    45 employees (14 in marketing)