Client Services Account Manager, Theater

Client Services Account Manager, TheaterAKA NYC is an award-winning, fully integrated advertising agencywith unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors.With afocus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, wehave a proven record ofdelivering cross-platform campaigns that get resultsfor new brands and iconic institutions alike.Our clients include Edge, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Metropolitan Museum of Art,&Juliet, New York Botanical Garden, YMCAs of Greater New York, and many others. We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Client Services team. This individual will liaise with all departments to provide strategy and planning across multiple theatrical accounts. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Theater, the Account Manager is a full-time exempt position that is based in New York City. WHAT YOU'LL DO:Support the Group Account Directors in delivering excellent client service, ensuring that all client requests are handled in a timely manner, aiming for same-day response. Manage all project timelines to ensure prompt delivery of campaigns through completion.Establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients and external stakeholders such as ticket vendors, theater press teams, and other specialist agencies to ensure excellent perception of AKA and our work within the industry.Translate briefs into action to disseminate to internal teams, monitor progress throughout the agency, and ensure timely delivery.Assist in running effective client meetings with a prepared agenda, ensuring that clear goals and action items are agreed, and outstanding items have appropriate follow-up.Ensure weekly billing takes place on your accounts and support the Group Account Director or Lead in managing budgets.Anticipate peak periods and potential workflow issues, managing up to the Group Account Director or leadership team with recommendations and solutions to manage your workload.Assist with training and coaching Account Coordinators. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:3-5 years of experience as a client account executive or related role (ideally servicing the entertainment industry).Ability to manage client relationships and expectations.Can anticipate and deliver against client needs.An entrepreneurial spirit; proven record for being a self-starter, proactive, and the ability to work autonomously.Outstanding ability to identify and resolve problems.Someone who can lead and develop strategies on behalf of our clients.Understands and delivers against financial goals. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and Adobe.WHAT WE OFFER:A competitive salary between $65,000 - $84,999, commensurate with experienceA generous PTO policy12 day Summer Fridays 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees100% employer-paid dental care for employeesFlexible working hoursHybrid position: minimum three days per week in officeWFA for set weeks during the yearTraining and Development fund per employeePaid parental leave to a maximum of 12 paid weeksStudent loan repayment assistance (or tuition assistance) with years of servicePaid sabbatical with years of servicePet-friendly officeA Note on Diversity and InclusionAt AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Sound like a good fit? We'd love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Created: 2025-03-01