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. 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 Account Manager, you will be the client’s advocate inside Context Optional and will handle all day-to-day activities necessary to help your client’s programs succeed. Part account manager, part product manager and part analyst, this role is for someone who excels at broad ownership over a diverse set of activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Driving the pace of client engagements
- Ensuring all commitments are met by Context Optional and by the client
- Continually ensuring that client expectations are understood and met by Context Optional
- Representing Context Optional at regular client team meetings
- Ensuring the success of client programs by coordinating the activities of Context Optional teams working on your programs
- Saving your client time by serving as a single point of contact for all client communications
- Generating detailed, regular and enlightening performance reports on client campaigns
- Expanding business with current clients by uncovering new ways to help your clients achieve their goals and by ensuring complete satisfaction with their current projects
- Assisting the Strategic Account Director in formulating forecasts and territory sales strategies
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier school
- Superb written and oral communication skills
- 3 yrs prior experience in online ad sales, or managing ad-funded online properties
- Exceptional organization skills and ability to thrive under tight deadlines
- An ability to manage and prioritize many projects simultaneously
- A solid understanding how brands market to users on social networks
- A technical background, or solid understanding of software development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- An 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 Seattle office.
Send cover letter and resume via email to seattle-account-job [at] contextoptional [dot] com
