NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION, REQUIRING 3 DAYS IN THE MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE EACH WEEK. ONLY THOSE WHO LIVE IN/AROUND THE TWIN CITIES OR ARE WILLING TO RE-LOCATE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Who You Are

You’re curious about a client’s business and strategy.
You love building relationships and driving/securing new business (specifically organic account growth).
You are a strategically minded, relentless problem solver who keeps both the bottom line and relationship health top of mind.
You aren’t interested in just punching in and out for a 9-5 job. You want a place where you will be challenged, grow and take your career to the next level.
You’re relentlessly inquisitive and interested in a variety of topics and conversations.
You are an advocate for new ideas and a champion of great work across departments.
You see account management as a creative and invaluable role to the team and business.
You know how to be a strong creative partner, especially understanding how to evaluate and give feedback on creative work.
You love thinking about how consumers interact with your clients’ brand across all channels.
You have excellent communication skills, at all levels, and a sensitivity and attention to detail.
You understand what to internalize and what to let go of, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
You have strong negotiation skills and know how to write detailed statements of work, with appropriate record and budget keeping.
You are adaptable to fast, constant change and work well under pressure.
You are always professional, whether in the office or hybrid working.
You can work in the Minneapolis office regularly, in person.
You can travel.

What You’d Do

Enthusiastically and professionally represent and advocate for Martin Williams and BBDO MW working on the 2nd largest book of business in Omnicom (the parent company of BBDO MW).
Provide day to day project, client and business oversight working closely with the MW team, our clients, and our agency partners that make up the IAT.
Evaluate work whether it be strategic documents, creative output, campaign ideas, etc.
Have an educated opinion on the work, our client’s business and the category we work in.
Internalize the business strategy, goals and KPIs enough to contribute meaningfully to them.
Apply entrepreneurial thinking to recognize and seize business opportunities.
Ensure outstanding client service to our clients and IAT partners in particular.
Partner with the team on overall quality and presentation of agency work.
Help the GAD and Sr. Project Manager handle account profitability with an understanding of account reviews, forecasting, P+L.
Support the SVP and IAT lead as appropriate.
Laugh and learn.

What You’ve Done

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Proven ability to manage Integrated marketing projects with high levels of client involvement, multi-tasking, multiple work streams, budget management and tight deadlines.
Minimum of 8-10 years of agency experience required, preferably at an integrated agency or Branding/Creative agency.
IAT experience a plus.
Successfully handled high pressure, high stress situations with a smile.

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