Advertising Account Manager

Brandt is currently seeking an onsite Advertising Account Manager for its Regina, SK location. If you love working closely with smart, experienced professionals to solve complex marketing challenges and generate REAL results, don’t miss this opportunity to join the Brandt team. As an Advertising Account Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to our success, taking the lead on planning and executing strong tactical advertising campaigns. If you’re a positive, motivated multitasker who knows how to get the most out of a diverse team and isn’t afraid to have a little fun along the way, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Branding and Marketing teams to develop and manage advertising plans and campaigns for select Brandt divisions within the Brandt Group of Companies
• Work with Media Planner to determine best tactical application for messaging to reach target audiences
• Act as the primary liaison within the Marketing team
• Initiate and implement tactical activities, including writing briefs and communications plans to communicate with the creative and digital teams
• Ensure progressive stages of tactical executions are planned and approved with adequate time, budget and margin for successful completion
• Manage stakeholder expectations in relation to internal team capacities and project deliverables
• Conduct meetings to present advertising recommendations to various stakeholders
• Review, evaluate, and report on advertising performance
• Monitor and report on project statuses to various stakeholders
• Organize and maintain necessary records, including initiating paperwork for all jobs
• Engage in project management duties
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal clients and external vendors

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects at a time, while staying organized and maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Strong listening, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
• Tight organizational and time management skills
• Awareness of creative processes — including traditional and digital mediums
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on relevant trends and the confidence to put forward new ideas
• Ability to manage budgets and find creative solutions within budgetary restraints
• Team-oriented

Required Experience:

• Business/Marketing/Communications degree or diploma from University or College
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing/communications field - Advertising Agency experience preferred
• Experience working with creative teams— graphic designers, multimedia teams, copywriters, etc.
• Significant experience in professional client relationship management