Account Manager

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Full Time - Job Description:

Manage and track the design, approval, proofreading, and production processes of promotional materials for assigned brands.
Manage expectations with clients and departmental teams. Negotiate timelines and ensure that all deadlines are maintained.
Set daily priorities and project planning with department team members. Gather information necessary to manage projects in a time-efficient manner.
Work closely and partner with the Director of Multicultural and Business Development and outside agencies on assigned brand(s), defining specific business needs, timelines, and production capabilities.
Oversee the information flow between Account Manager and other staff members.
Maintain production reports for assigned brand(s), updating all pipeline estimates, due dates, and billing information to apprise client/teams of accurate status.

Required Skills:

Strong relationship builder: encourages a collaborative approach with departmental team members.
Excellent project and time management skills; operates effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to track and absorb all Client corporate, product branding, Legal, and Promotion Compliance guidelines and ensure directives are followed on assigned brand(s).
Leverages knowledge and understanding of graphic design, creative, and production processes to facilitate effective communication.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
3-5+ years A.M. experience within a high volume agency, graphic design firm, internal corporate or prepress department.
At least 1-3 years in a project coordination role.
Strong knowledge of print and production processes. Familiarity with and working knowledge of print/production software applications.
Ad agency experience preferred. Sports agency experience is a MUST
Familiarity with both Hispanic and non-Hispanic soccer community and other sports.Must Have
Must be fluent in English and Spanish and desired Portuguese