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Pinckney Hugo Group Careers Senior Account Manager

Why we're hiring

The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.

We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.


Senior Account Manager

Account Services Department

Job Description

PHG is looking for a talented Senior Account Manager to join its growing team. Account managers at PHG are the heartbeat of the agency, helping some of the largest international clients plan and execute their marketing strategies. Our team has grown from 5 to 80 marketers over the last 15 years, and our client base has a great blend of regional and national B2B and B2C accounts. Amidst a highly creative work space, our culture is open, engaging, collaborative and rewarding. If you have a minimum of 5 years experience working with an agency and are ready to move back to Upstate New York, or are in the region and want to accelerate your career growth, we would like to hear from you.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic planning and direction for National Brand and Fortune 50 clients by defining, developing, and implementing advertising, marketing and sales promotion programs utilizing the agency’s services and professional partners.

The Sr. Account Manager is responsible for strategic planning with client and PHG team. Must give strong attention to client budgets, schedules and agency standards. Act as liaison with agency clients, and the agency’s creative, media, insights, and production teams.

Experience

  • 5 years minimum specifically at an advertising agency as an Account Manager.

Duties

  • Define marketing plans, advertising objectives, campaigns, and budgets by consulting and directing agency clients.
  • Work within the agency structure to define, budget, plan and execute marketing plans and tactics for agency clients.
  • Have a strong understanding of advertising and marketing disciplines; advertising and sales promotion programs, media advertising, direct mail, trade shows, public relations, point-of-purchase, and online advertising strategies.
  • Take leadership role in brand strategy and creative development.
  • Excellent understanding of the branding process including the ability to seek out clients key differentiators and craft unique positioning messaging.
  • Possess the ability to develop annual and project-based budgets for agency clients.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results on schedule.
  • Team management and supporting the development of assistant account managers.

Skills/Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree, Master’s preferred
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Strong detail management
  • Excellent written and verbal communications ability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is a must

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Paid vacation and flex time

WHY PHG?

For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.

We should also probably mention… If you're looking for an easy job, this isn't the place for you. You'll be asked to work smarter and harder and faster than you have before.

You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.


OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.

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    Note: Coverletter, resume and portfolio examples can be uploaded as a single PDF.

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