Account Manager I
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Storm Lake, or Des Moines, IA preferred (Remote status considered for the right candidate.)
Minimum Qualifications: 1 - 3 years of account management 1- 2 marketing agency and/or financial institution experience preferred BA degree in marketing or a related field
OUR COMPANY:
Mills Marketing is an integrated agency that provides SMART and BOLD strategy for banks, credit unions and the organizations that serve them. We are a knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced marketing agency in the financial industry. We offer competitive benefits, a great team atmosphere, an exciting work environment, and we are looking for someone who wants growth potential in an established, growing company.
SUMMARY:
The Account Manager I responsibilities are focused on account relationships and growth. This person will handle day-to-day client work and assist with client retention and increased share of wallet for assigned accounts.
Currently, this position reports to VP, Client Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recommend creative, timely and relevant solutions and services by continually evaluating industry trends. Deliver on commitments proactively, and in a timely manner and resolve issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Develop marketing and sales proposals, and/or plans for key financial institutions where our solution would be a natural fit to supplement the institution’s core business strategy.
- Learn and demonstrate a high-degree of proficiency in discussing and presenting capabilities to key executives within the financial institutions.
- Apply continued, effective follow up with a high-degree of professionalism and energy, while remaining focused on allowing the prospective partner to engage.
- Represent Mills by attending trade shows, speaking engagements and networking within the financial industry community to build reach and awareness.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
- Have a sufficient understanding of digital advertising, as well as traditional marketing components.
- Support every associate whenever possible and foster a spirit of teamwork within the agency.
- Be an intricate part of the agency’s long-term growth and success by continually finding ways to improve the agency’s services, processes and strategic position.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Prior experience within financial services, banking or other highly regulated industry preferred.
- Demonstrated project management ability to perform well in a highly dynamic and fluid environment.
- Experience serving a variety of clients in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
OTHER KEY QUALITIES:
- Ability to perform well in a highly dynamic and fluid environment
- Must work well under tight time constraints and show deadline integrity
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Competent planning, organization and prioritization skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Good sense of humor in a very fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
Mills Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. We recognize that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
