Manage projects and grow client relationships at leading social marketing firm Context Optional. Founded in 2006 Context Optional is the industry leader helping global brands, agencies and publishers engage with customers through the power of social networks. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the fastest growing social marketing firms in the country, as Context Optional has worked with over thirty Fortune 500 brands such as Absolut, Bank of America, Electronic Arts, Ford, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Miller, MTV, Samsung, and Travel Channel to build a vibrant brand presence on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, and the iPhone.
As Strategic Account Manager, you will be handling all day-to-day responsibilities for managing relationships with Context Optional’s clients. Part account manager, project manager, marketing strategist, and producer, the role is for someone who excels at broad ownership over client relationships and projects.
Responsibilities include:
• Acting as the primary point of contact for client engagements
• Helping drive client social marketing strategy
• Maintaining schedules and tracking progress of projects
• Coordinating application development, page management and monitoring, and strategy project components internally
• Facilitating client calls and meetings and managing all client communication
• Compiling reports analyzing success of projects
• Grow accounts through sales of follow-on projects
Requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier school
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to thrive under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize many, many projects simultaneously
• Solid understanding how brands market to users on social networks
• Technical background, or solid understanding of software development
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Extreme level of energy, highly self-motivated, and a passion for success
When you join Context Optional, you will enjoy company benefits that include stock options, health/vision/dental insurance, Fidelity 401(k), pre-tax commuter deductions, and casual office environment. This is a full-time in-house position based in the New York City office.
Note that we are receiving MANY applications for this position. If you’re interested be sure to include something to make you stand out when you apply – being clear about why you’re the best for the job, including demonstrated passion and expertise, is a must.
Apply via email to nyc-account-job [at] contextoptional [dot] com
