Account Lead

Company: Skidmore Studio
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Skidmore Studio leads brand and marketing engagements with emerging brands in the consumer packaged goods space. After the brand foundation is established, we bring these brands to life through marketing planning and execution, leading and advising our clients on the best ways to leverage their modest marketing budgets (typically under $500k annual spend). We're seeking an Account Lead to work with our team of strategists, copywriters, and designers to lead successful, growing client relationships at the studio.The right fit is a strong client advocate and strategic thinker who loves driving value for clients and collaborating with a world-class creative team. You believe in the power of Brand, and utilize the marketing discipline to support a brand's market position and foster growth. You are familiar with human-centered design, and constantly pursue better ways to create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.About SkidmoreSkidmore Studio is a strategic creative studio located in the heart of downtown Detroit. Founded as an illustration shop in 1959, the studio helps consumer-facing organizations grow through expert branding and design. The team of writers, strategists, and designers craft brands that get today's consumers excited about products on shelves, online, and in their everyday lives. Skidmore works with locally and nationally recognized brands such as Xenith, Stroh's, Inspired Organics, and Universal Orlando Resort.STUDIO IDEOLOGYWe help organizations grow through expert brand strategy and design. Our approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and rooted in real business goals. Every member of the Skidmore team is expected to continuously strive to fulfill the Studio's core purpose and uphold our core valuesCore Purpose To help good organizations and good people grow.Core ValuesBe creative - In all things we do.Challenge - Ourselves, our clients, and each other.Team - Work together. Be humble. Extend Grace.Enjoy - Share positive energy and gratitude.Integrity - Do the right thing.Communication - Speak openly and candidly.Details. Details. Details.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS* 10+ years of experience in client service and/or consumer marketing in an agency environment* Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or experiential equivalent* Previous experience and demonstrable success in growing client relationships in a client service or marketing strategist role (extra consideration will be given to candidates with industry experience in food & bev, alcohol, cannabis, or retail)* Previous experience and demonstrable success in omnichannel marketing (experience in direct-to-consumer brand/product launch and media buying preferred) and proven track record in getting results with marketing strategies and plansPrimary Responsibilities* Lead point of contact for client relationships* Build strong client relationships through establishing clear expectations, driving proactive planning and unsolicited recommendations, and ensuring high energy conversations and presentations* Effectively present, sell and defend studio work to clients* Grow existing client relationships in order to identify new opportunities for fun, profitable projects* Manage overall client profitability* Assist sales and marketing team with identifying and securing new qualified, positioned accounts.* Handle conflict resolution with clients and have the ability to tell clients "no" when it's the right thing to do* Properly set and manage your client's expectations* Work with producers to keep your projects moving forward and avoid client delays* Be a client advocate* Build marketing strategies for our clients in collaboration with Strategy Directors, using all necessary digital and traditional tools* Oversee the launch, management, and optimization of successful marketing campaigns* Research the products, services, and current strategies of our clients to identify branding, marketing, and business opportunities* Keep up to date with our clients' audiences and proactively suggest new campaigns, tactics, tools, and media channels to best engage them* Collaborate with Strategy and Design teams to optimize customer experience and ensure brand consistency* Participate in establishing the Studio's best practices for the marketing discipline* Stay on top of-and ahead of-new developments in digital technology and mediaYOUR ATTRIBUTES* Knowledge of or existing relationships with tactical marketing/media partners* Knowledge of emerging online marketing tools and best practices* Strong analytical chops Able to translate data into clear, actionable insights for Studio and its clients* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Strong client-facing presentation skills, able to clearly convey strategies and concepts* Comfortable with ambiguity, able to bring structure to nebulous problems* Curious and hungry for knowledge, desire to excel and have meaningful impact* Love collaborating with the Studio teammates to solve problems creatively* Able to capture and respond to feedback in ways that value others* Desire to remove "not possible" from your vocabulary; substitute with "how might we---"* Excited about growing emerging consumer brands by maximizing limited marketing budgetsSkidmore Studio is an equal opportunity employer. Those underrepresented in the creative community are encouraged to apply.BenefitsPaid time off Paid vacation days, 13 paid holidays per calendar year, and unlimited paid sick/personal time.Medical Coverage The Studio pays a portion of the premium for both employees and eligible family members.Dental Coverage 100% Studio paid.Vision Coverage 100% Studio paid.401K Plan Sponsored 401k retirement savings plan which includes an employer match.Wellness Reimbursement Monthly wellness stipend.Paid Parking All full-time employees working on-site at the Studio will receive access to free parking.Wireless Communication Stipend Stipend for personal cell phone and home internet expenses during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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