Account Manager

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for. JOB SUMMARY The Account Manager leads assigned lines of business, including areas of Kids & Family, coordinating with the client and internal teams/coworkers, to achieve budgeted revenue, margin and NPS goals and ensure exceptional client trust, confidence and satisfaction. LOCATION: This role follows a hybrid schedule, with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote each week . To be considered, candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA office as regular in-person collaboration is an essential part of the role. Experience Requirements 3+ years proven experience in business, marketing or related field Experience working with kid consumer products and/or kid-related business a bonus Proven experience in client relationship management and presentation development/delivery Project management experience, managing internal stakeholders and clients Intermediate computer skills with MS Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Job Skills & Traits Strong strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop engaging product ideas Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to track timelines, prioritize tasks, proactively solve challenges and ensure smooth execution Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/assignments, sometimes under tight timeframes Detail oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email interaction Comfortable presenting to and engaging clients Team collaborator, with the ability to lead and participate in a collaborative environment Self-directed, working autonomously while keeping supervisor apprised of progress Strong financial acumen with an understanding of calculating financial data such as margins and sales projections to ensure profitable sales results Duties & Responsibilities Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with clients to build trust and confidence, proactively addressing challenges and using information to develop and maximize business opportunities Uses kids & family expertise to help coordinate creation of engaging, age-appropriate products that drive brand affinity among the clients’ target audience Collaborates with internal teams to ensure smooth, on-time delivery of products and services Manages specific lines of business internally and externally with efficiency and accuracy to ensure client expectations are exceeded Understands, interprets and analyzes financial aspects of accounts to provide recommendations…