Director of Brand & Design
Alpha Lion
Austin, TX (Remote)
$140K/yr - $180K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive6+ years exp.
12 hrs ago
Brand Strategy Account Manager
Winooski, VT (Hybrid)
$60K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
Own cross‑functional client strategy and activation programs with strict on‑time delivery, while managing relationships and on‑brand talent/partnerships across youth-focused campaigns.
- Strategic Program Ownership: develop cohesive strategies from briefs using consumer insights and measure program impact.
- Client & Project Leadership: maintain trusted client relations, deliver on-time updates, and coordinate across teams and partners.
- Talent & Partnerships: identify on‑strategy talent, plan sponsor benefits, and ensure alignment with client goals.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Strategic Program Development - Develop integrated and cohesive strategy or concepts for Client based on Client brief; ensure engagement across Fuse Groups and partner agencies as needed.
- Planning documents such as timelines and briefs are delivered to Client to guide the strategic planning process.
- Strategic planning and concept development are based on key consumer insights, include program measurements, and are inclusive of all elements requested in the brief.
- Presentation and/or ideas are delivered on time and with executional accuracy.
- Client Relations - Foster a mutually respected business relationship with Client through day-to-day contact i.e. understand Client’s preferred way of working with Fuse and ensure their expectations are met or exceeded.
- Ensure that projects produced by the account team will successfully meet or exceed Client’s needs within Client’s expected timeframe.
- Client demonstrates trust in Fuse and values Fuse’s work; Fuse Team working on business understands how Client’s internal systems and processes work.
- Client updates are delivered when appropriate and on-time.
- Presentation Development & Delivery - Build presentations using Fuse presentation templates.
- Utilize fresh/new thinking when delivering ideas such as with annual strategies, grassroots programs, premiums, retail concepts, event activation ideas, etc.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
- 3 - 6 years of marketing agency and / or brand experience; client management and communication experience
- In-depth knowledge of brand marketing
- Knowledge of youth culture - sports, campus, lifestyle, and more
- Ability to deliver professional, error-free business documents and project reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions when presented with unplanned challenges
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of the agency process and the agency/client relationship
- A strong attention to detail, self-starter mentality and sense of responsibility.
- Willingness to travel frequently for business on weekends and holidays
- Fuse benefits include:
- 75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents
- Health Savings Account contribution
- Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage
- Employer paid life/disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Fitness, ski pass & cell phone stipends
- On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room
- Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow
- Dog friendly office
Fuse, LLC
Our mission is to empower and elevate leaders. I focus on developing the total person to enhance an individual’s effectiveness as a leader through work/life balance coaching and business consulting. Continuous growth demonstrated by adding 150 new clients/year and increasing profit by 30% each year through authentic storytelling and marketing across multiple digital channels. Established a unique brand, developed and executed advertising strategies and reviewed digital marketing analytics to optimize approach.
