Account Manager

West Cary Group

. Execute strategic and tactical planning to meet client needs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,100 - $82,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, client relationship management, and project management within the advertising and marketing sectors. Proficient in both traditional and digital marketing channels, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions that drive client success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree3-5 Years Advertising Agency ExperienceTraditional Marketing ChannelsOnline Marketing ExperienceExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementMarketing FundamentalsClient Account Metrics TrackingProposal PreparationBranding SolutionsMarketing Trends Awareness

Soft Skills

Proactive AttitudeFlexibilityRelationship ManagementTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingMarketingClient StakeholdersCreative Team CollaborationNew Business Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute strategic and tactical planning to meet client needs
Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executives
Establish and maintain project budgets, timelines and administration to achieve profitability
Work internally with the creative team to deliver high-quality, on-time branding and marketing solutions
Contribute to new business opportunities through idea contribution, research and proposal preparation
Forecast and track client account metrics
Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value
Develop new opportunities to grow clients’ businesses through branding and marketing efforts
Maintain awareness of marketing trends and innovations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience
3-5 years of advertising agency experience
Solid grasp of the fundamentals of marketing and advertising
Experience in traditional marketing channels (print, television, radio, point of sale, promotions)
Experience with newer media like online marketing, social networking, blogs, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation/pitch skills
Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude
Flexibility to handle tight deadlines and changing client preferences
Ability to work independently and function as a high performing team member
Commitment to bringing consistent thought leadership in support of the client’s marketing and communication needs
Relationship management, project management or process management experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
Short-Term Disability insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care
401(k) matching
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