Account Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>The Account Manager leads assigned lines of business, <span data-teams="true">including areas of Kids & Family, </span>coordinating with the client and internal teams/coworkers, to achieve budgeted revenue, margin and NPS goals and ensure exceptional client trust, confidence and satisfaction.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">LOCATION: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role follows a hybrid schedule, with </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">4 days onsite and 1 day remote each week</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">. </span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">To be considered, candidates must reside within commuting distance of our <strong>Dallas, TX</strong> or </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Atlanta, GA </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">office</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">as regular in-person collaboration is an essential part of the role.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years proven experience in business, marketing or related field</li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience working with kid consumer products and/or kid-related business a bonus</span></li> <li>Proven experience in client relationship management and presentation development/delivery</li> <li>Project management experience, managing internal stakeholders and clients</li> <li>Intermediate computer skills with MS Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Skills & Traits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop engaging product ideas</li> <li>Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to track timelines, prioritize tasks, proactively solve challenges and ensure smooth execution</li> <li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/assignments, sometimes under tight timeframes</li> <li>Detail oriented</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email interaction</li> <li>Comfortable presenting to and engaging clients</li> <li>Team collaborator, with the ability to lead and participate in a collaborative environment</li> <li>Self-directed, working autonomously while keeping supervisor apprised of progress</li> <li>Strong financial acumen with an understanding of calculating financial data such as margins and sales projections to ensure profitable sales results</li> </ul> <p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <