Strategic Account Manager (AJC)

Company Cox Enterprises Job Family Group Sales Operations Group Job Profile Sales Strategy & Enablement Analyst II Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % No Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $61,100.00 - $91,700.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description The Strategic Account Manager will support advertising account executives through the entire lifecycle of their clients digital sponsorship, social campaigns, native advertising and event sponsorship campaigns. Post-sale, they will serve as the clients primary contact for campaign activation. Campaign activation responsibilities include coordinating between the client and internal fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and on-time launch of all campaigns, managing the timeline from sale to campaign launch. They will monitor campaign performance, escalating any issues to the account executive and their manager and provide mid-campaign updates to client as needed. Post-sale duties will include campaign reporting and presenting findings and recommendations for future campaigns to account executive and/or client. This individual will be accountable for their accounts and focus on the success of their clients campaigns, identifying opportunities for upselling and retention of the revenue. This individual will be well versed in all owned and operated products (AJC.com, Access Atlanta, Dawgnation.com, UATL, e-paper, apps, AJCamp, & all other new product development) and manage up to $5M in revenue. Individuals in this position will be able to work under high pressure, deadline-driven time frames, be self-starters, problem solvers, and detail oriented, as well as provide administrative and customer support related to post-sale activities. Job Responsibilities: Strategy Consultatively support, retain, and grow customer accounts in conjunction with account executives Achieve budgeted annual revenue retention rates on key accounts Identify opportunities and brainstorm on new revenue streams with account executives and internal strategic teams Pre-Sales Help support pre-sale strategy team in any brand details for sales pitches Attend prospect and upsell pitch meetings with account executives and strategy team where needed Campaign Activation Responsible for managing and confirming accurate, timely execution of O&O campaigns Utilize sales automation systems (CRM, Ticketing, creative workflow, and reporting dashboards) to manage day-to-day activity and update AE and manager on client performance through system-generated reports and customer dashboard Acts as a subject matter expert for O&O digital and products Maintain communication and relationships with key partners in ad operations, the sales team and other departments for fulfillment of all campaigns Manage communication on deadlines for all campaign assets Post-Sales Manage post-sale client communication and meeting set-up Coordinate with client on any assets needed to complete their campaign Manage the timing of client campaigns and ensure flawless execution Create and communicate campaign reporting with insights to clients and internal stakeholders Position Requirements: Bachelors degree in a related discipline and 2 years experience Marketing/Advertising experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years experience; or 6 years experience in a related field Google Analytics preferred. Google Ad Manager knowledge preferred Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) Experience with Project Management Software (Monday.com or other), Reporting dashboards (Pressboard or other) , and Salesforce preferred Participated in or has led client meetings and presentations Understanding of digital media, programmatic campaigns, analytics, and reporting Benefits The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the companys needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation thats driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the worlds greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities and drive innovation for a better future. Thats why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the worlds biggest challenges. Our people love technology and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, theres no challenge too great for our pioneers. And theres no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.