Visible Talent is the recruitment Agency for this position.
Employer specifics will be given upon interview process.
This position may be remote / work from home flexible if the candidate is aligned with Pacific Time zone.
The employer is looking for a west coast-based, mid-level Account Manager / Brand Liason for Strategic Messaging Firm in Los Angeles, CA.
About the Employer
The employer helps leaders and teams build the future through the power of storytelling.
Our clients are typically heads of product, design, and marketing in Silicon Valley and Fortune 500s.
We demystify the complex and support leaders on the journey of business transformation.
Since 2002, our advisory and training work has been delivered to thousands of leaders.
In the midst of COVID-19, we are experiencing more demand than ever, as everyone needs a new story.
Your Role
As the Account Manager you will support the Client Operations team in consulting and managing story and strategic narratives to notable clients.
Though looking to add a mid-level member, the ideal candidate should be comfortable and confident to pitch and work High Ranking brand executives.
Looking for:
A master project manager and producer that can work strategically across accounts by developing and nurturing great relationships with our clients with the ability to drive strategic projects within the client operations team and manage accounts day to day.
A systems thinker: ambidextrous with both conceptual and analytical thinking.
You’re skilled at project management details and can still speak to the big picture.
You can deliver succinct information synthesis, research insights, and can also contribute to strategy to challenge yet be constructive to the consulting team.
You’re excited to engage in story-driven communications.
You’re eager for accelerated growth and learning in this career path.
The Every Day:
Project Management: Manage all project arcs by designing and tracking project management timelines; prioritizing and delegating tasks and assignments; demonstrating a high level of organizational skills; meeting deadlines; attention to detail; confidence and competency in reviewing the team’s work
Client Relations: Understanding our client’s business goals, market position, competitive set, and key messages to provide strategic counsel.
Responsive and sensitive to internal and external client demands and deadlines; Participate in client sessions as a scribe, note-taker, and process facilitator
Proposals: Participate in the new business development process; with a focus on requirements definition, statements of work, and project planning
Strategy: Providing recommendations to the team and clients and developing comprehensive strategic engagement plans to meet client goals
Deliverables Creation: support the creation of client deliverables, incl.
decks, outlines, & reports; writing and editing materials (contributed articles, executive talking points, major presentations, blog posts, press releases, social content, etc.); and the ability to provide constructive feedback on written materials
Process Implementation: design, execute, and iterate on client engagement SOPs, ensuring precise and efficient execution.
Collaborate with client team to seek continuous process improvements.
Account Management: Supporting the Head of Client Operations managing the account teams resources and workflow; manage monthly client budgets/billing; prepare synthesized reports of discovery documents, client notes, & research; serve as scheduling liaison and support meetings for consulting engagements
Conduct research around relevant client trends and industry categories
Support the growth of Storied in other cross-functional areas as relevant
Requirements
Experience & Skills:
5-10 years in management consulting, corporate communications, public relations, or client side
Ability to synthesize complex stacks of info into clear and compelling messages
Fast-twitch muscles for writing and editing materials for an executive audience
Self-motivated, independent, and a quick learner with a growth mindset
Superior attention to detail and ability to assure accuracy
Ability to interact in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure all tasks are completed on time
Proficiency with project management tools: Asana, Google Drive, Slack, Zoom, etc
Proficiency with Keynote /PowerPoint deck creation
Other Key Attributes:
Takes initiative and is solution focused, even amidst ambiguity
Highly organized, focused, structured; like a Trapper Keeper on steroids
Insatiable curiosity, humility, and commitment to your continued growth
Fast learner in being able to learn a new client, industry, or subject-matter
Passionate about narrative, disruptive innovation, and leadership development
Knowledge and aptitude for learning complex products, services and solutions
Ability to interact in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Dedicated to your own path as of communications mastery (verbal, written, visual)
Ability to suspend judgement and agendas, and serve from a place of low ego
You practice epic self-care and are committed to your own inner growth
Proficiency with project management tools: Asana, Google Drive, Slack, Zoom, etc
Proficiency with presentation design software: Google Slide, Keynote, Powerpoint
Fluency in Asana, Miro, Keynote, G-Suite
Prefer candidates based in Los Angeles Area, or at minimum on the west coast
Preference for candidates based in Los Angeles or west coast (U.S.
based essential)
This is a full-time, mid-level position, with rapid onboarding and immediate impact opportunities.
We’re currently fully remote due to COVID-19.
You will report to our Head of Client Operations, and work closely with our CEO.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Training & Development Stipend
Healthy Work/Life Culture