LaFORCE Seeks Consumer/Lifestyle Account Supervisor
DESCRIPTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a strong Account Supervisor to join our Corporate and Consumer team - working with leading brands within the food, consumer lifestyle and retail space. We’re seeking a holistic, client-focused supervisor with strong media relationships and experience managing teams. In this position you will oversee client programs and act as the primary day-to-day client lead - communicating business needs and objectives, advising on program and campaign goals, creating and executing strategies and more. Strong candidates will have the ability to facilitate integrated programs and synergy across agency partners, client partners and team.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Program/Project Management
Responsible for program strategy and development
Seasoned ability to develop proposals, strategy documents and strategic program recommendations
Accountable for program success
Appropriately delegates assignments to team and manages program workflow
Ensures deadlines are met and work is “packaged” effectively for calls, meetings, etc.
Demonstrates seamless knowledge of the structure and resources of the agency (i.e. Digital, Accounting, HR, IT, Graphic Services)
Client Management
Ensures client work is delivered on time, within budget and is value-producing
Offers strategic advice about programs, measurement criteria, results and overall landscape
Perceived by clients and team as a strategic thought-leader
Anticipates client challenges and needs
Media Relations
Expert in media relations; established relationships with keymedia - experience with media across lifestyle, consumer news and food verticals a bonus
Consistently strengthens relationships with major media contacts
Consistently demonstrates ability to secure “WOW” hits
Provides strategic counsel to clients/team with regard to media opportunities
People Management
Supervises, reviews the work of and provides effective feedback for coordinator (s)/ junior account executive(s), account executive(s) and senior account executive(s), as applicable
Participates in solving team issues and is an effective leader and aspirational role model
Works closely with senior team members to identify and address training, development, education and skill-building needs for reporting staff
Business Management /Development
Regular participant and contributor to the new business process
Regularly seeks out ways to add value to the client/agency relationship
Ability to translate new business and annual program ideas into proposals
Budget/ Expense Management
Creates, oversees and is responsible for plan budgets
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree with 6 plus years of agency experience
Strategic and innovative
Understands overlap between marketing and communications practices
In-depth knowledge of client business/industry
Dynamic presentation and communication skills that gain confidence of client
Honed problem-solving skills
Strong project and people management skills
Consistently keeps up with industry trends and understands how they apply to client’s overall business
Solid understanding of social media in relation to client objectives; well-versed in all platforms and trends
Proven success incorporating digital and social marketing into PR campaigns
HOW TO APPLY:
Potential candidates can apply for the Account Supervisor, Consumer/Lifestyle position here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2427368205
ABOUT LaFORCE:
LaFORCE is a culture-first agency and is passionate about creating a positive workplace for all. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, accessibility, equity and inclusion where all employees are valued for their individual differences, unique talents, abilities and contributions. We invite everyone to be themselves, which we believe helps our team members reach their full potential.