Geile/Leon Marketing Communications is now hiring a brand manager!
The Brand Manager ensures that client needs are met by completing a variety of tasks that guarantee projects are completed on time and on budget and agency workflow is managed appropriately.
This person has a drive to provide excellent client service and has 4-5 years of experience within the marketing communications field (agency or client side). Excellent verbal and written communications skills, personal organization, interpersonal dynamics and an eagerness to learn are keys to success.
Reports directly to VP, Director of Brand Strategy
Responsibilities:
Client Interaction
- Serves as day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients
- Leads tactically-oriented client meetings and discussions
- Gathers and assembles background information and analysis as needed by Brand Management in development of reports, plans and strategies
- Manages client expectations and alerts supervisor to any potential issues/problems that jeopardize the account
- Addresses scope challenges/issues/status with client; alerts VP, Director of Brand Strategy, when needed
- Articulates client’s brand strategy and ensures strategy carries through in service delivery
- Manages third-party relationships and identifies possible new relationships that enhance capabilities of the agency
- Develops and provides direction for client and media materials: plans, presentations, reports, and communications documents
Project Management
- Develops and executes high-quality programs from conception to execution
- Provides input during brainstorming sessions for new ideas and development of client strategies
- Prioritizes project tasks so that tasks stay on track
- Handles and maintain files on all client activities, competitors and industry
- Proofreads copy, artwork and layouts
Financial Management
- Develops and manages budgets and ensures profitability
- Develops scope of service and project agreements, in conjunction with clients and available consultation with senior level staff
- Works with Senior Brand Manager/Assistant Director of Brand Strategy /VP, Director of Brand Strategy to facilitate resolution, with clients of budgetary issues
- Provides forecasts for agency income to senior level staff
Knowledge
- Learns, understands, and internalizes assigned brands in detail; deeply knows brand’s competitive positioning and messaging
- Understands internal project and operational processes
- Stays current with interactive trends and developments; shows ability to suggest application to clients’ needs
- Develops and maintains communications plans
- Brings new, innovative thinking to clients
- Analyzes competitor activity and consumer trends related to client accounts
Business Development
- Assists with new business pitches by researching, developing a deeper knowledge of the prospect and industry
- Ensures case studies are created at the conclusion of projects to assist agency in new business efforts
To apply, send your resume to our Vice President and Director of Brand Strategy, Randy Micheletti at [email protected]