Account Manager
- Halifax, NS, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience working in media and/or marketing with an account management focus
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The ideal candidate must reside in Halifax.
A bit about the role
We are looking for a Media Account Manager to support the day-to-day management and execution of client accounts, working closely with our Client Service department and cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work. This role emphasizes project coordination, client communication, and accurate, on time delivery. The Account Manager plays a key role in keeping accounts running smoothly while building a strong foundation in client service, media strategy, campaign execution, and performance.
- Support day-to-day client communications under the guidance of Account Leaders
- Build an understanding of client goals, business context, and campaign objectives
- Coordinate and execute client projects, tracking timelines, deliverables, approvals, and maintaining project documentation
- Own assigned project management tasks, monitoring progress and flagging risks or issues
- Partner with our Media Team to support campaign launches, optimizations, reporting, and quality assurance
- Support budget tracking, billing inputs, and alignment to approved scopes and budgets
- Assist with forecasting, labour tracking, and financial documentation
- Support performance reporting, data analysis, and preparation of client reports and presentations
- Build knowledge of media strategy, planning, buying, measurement, and industry best practices
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture and participate in training and agency initiatives
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years of experience working in media and/or marketing with an account management focus
- Previous experience working in an agency setting is considered an asset
- Exposure to media strategy development and hands on campaign execution
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort working with data and numbers, with growing analytical capabilities
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively while managing multiple priorities with focus and clarity
What we offer
- A work life balance that is uncommon in the industry
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid time off over the holidays in addition to your vacation allotment
- Summer half day Fridays
- A 75% employer paid comprehensive benefits plan
- RRSP matching program
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
- A culture grounded in collaboration, purpose, and inclusion
- A shared commitment to bringing success to our clients, partners, and people
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Account Manager supports day-to-day client communications, project coordination, and campaign execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams. They are responsible for monitoring project progress, managing budgets, and preparing performance reports to ensure client goals are met.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2+ years of experience in media or marketing with a focus on account management. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to reside in Halifax.
Skills
- Project coordination
- Client communication
- Media strategy
- Campaign execution
- Performance reporting
- Data analysis
- Budget tracking
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Presentation skills
- Analytical capabilities
- Marketing
- Account management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- RRSP matching program
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Summer half day Fridays
- Flexible working arrangements
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Marketing
- Creative & Media
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Media
- Marketing
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Campaign Execution
- Media Strategy
- Budget Tracking
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Client Service
- Agency
- Communication
- Forecasting
- Quality Assurance
- Presentation