Account Manager

Account Manager - Client Engagement

GTB (a VML company) is a global precision-marketing agency, creating ideas that inspire people to act. Founded in 2007 to accelerate performance for the world's most iconic brands, GTB is part of WPP's industry-leading network of companies driving creative transformation. GTB works across six continents with offices worldwide. In Pittsburgh, GTB is responsible for managing the advertising (both traditional & digital), creative, strategy, analytics, PR, community relations & strategic partnerships for the Pittsburgh Region Ford Dealers (aka Neighborhood Ford Store). Neighborhood Ford Store represents the 76 Ford dealerships spanning from Greater Pittsburgh to parts of West Virginia, Ohio, & Maryland who contribute to a central advertising fund managed by an elected Board of Directors.

The Account Manager - Client Engagement is a key member of the GTB Pittsburgh team and works under the direction of the Account Director-Client Engagement remotely out of the Pittsburgh area. The primary responsibility of the Account Manager is to manage the day-to-day functions of Neighborhood Ford Store's advertising, sponsorship and community management. The Account Manager will work within a multi-disciplined account team in a client-facing role which provides extensive autonomy. Much will be asked of the Account Manager and a "can do" attitude and spirit is necessary for success. The way we reach consumers through our efforts is always evolving and a desire to find new ways to connect consumers with Ford brand / product will be embraced. The role is remote but requires the candidate to be physically located in the greater Pittsburgh area and to have access to reliable transportation. This role has some non-traditional hours and requires regular appearances out in the field attending sponsorship and community events, meetings, shoots and making visits to dealerships, partners, and clients.

Major Responsibilities / Principal Accountabilities :

• The nature of the Account Manager's (AM) position requires ongoing and frequent interactions with agency teams, clients, and external vendors / partners.
• Internal to Agency - the AM has daily contact with and provides clear project direction on deliverables and timelines to all team members in Client Engagement (AccountServices), Creative, Business Operations, Media, Data & Analytics, Traffic, and Broadcast Production departments.
• External to Agency - the AM has contact with the Board of Directors and Neighborhood Ford Store partners & vendors regarding contracted events, traditional, digital & social media opportunities, community initiatives, & dealer engagement. Regular communication with the Ford Regional Office and aligning with Ford Motor Company objectives.
• Regular regional travel is required in and around the Pittsburgh area and does include events on nights and weekends at times. Employee will work remotely when not working in the field.

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