Fast-paced media and marketing organization in Alexandria, VA is looking for an Account Manager.
Hours/Schedule: Full-time Flex
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location Requirements: Hybrid schedule with M & F WFH. Office hours T-Th in Alexandria and on-site required for all events.
Rate: $80k, commensurate with experience. Robust medical/dental/vision, retirement plans with 401k match, generous PTO.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement client projects including small-to large-size events
- Lead project management for full events including oversight of attendee marketing and website development, registration, program development including abstracts and moderator questions, logistics for in-person events, speaker outreach and preparation, and sponsor management
- Execute digital marketing and demand generation campaigns (content marketing, research-based programs) — promoting via email marketing, advertising, newsletters, social media
- Maintain proactive, clear, and consistent communication with client including driving deadlines against project timeline
- Deliver highly responsive service and build positive relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)
- Manage project timelines and budgets – coordinate on tasks with other internal teams (research, creative, content, sales)
- Analyze progress against goals and outcomes; have ability to course correct when needed and coach/guide event teams
- Oversight of multi-client programs including oversight of deliverables execution for multiple sponsors
- Draft/edit summary and recap reports
- Contributes to excellent client, sponsor, attendee, and speaker experiences
- Recommend effective marketing and communications solutions to meet goals; manage program deliverables
- Contribute ideas to program development for the client and for new business proposals
- Maintain awareness and understanding of client’s portfolio of services
- Contribute to account direction and growth
- Coach and guide team members; support staff growth, development, happiness
Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree
- 6-10 years of work experience with a track record of success in event execution (virtual and/or in person)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate, maintain transparent communication, and win together
- Strong working knowledge of client subject matter, including fluency in the terms, issues, trends, happenings, news and innovation in the government IT industry
- Flourish in an environment where your creativity and ideas are celebrated
- Showcase your project management skills, ability to track multiple programs simultaneously, and sharp eye for excellence
- Excel in forecasting, planning, and delivering results within budget
- Manage 1-2 team members, setting them on a path to success
- Take the lead and find solutions before they become obstacles
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