Manager, Account Services

$60,000 - $140,000/Yr

WPP - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

As a Manager of Account Services at GroupM Nexus, you will oversee day-to-day client and account management, internal financial reporting, and team development. This role emphasizes account and client services, with opportunities to implement creative media strategies and manage Out-of-Home media recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team adheres to the planning process, policies, and procedures for assigned accounts.
• Manage and implement approved media plans ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Conduct in-depth negotiations and manage the rate negotiation process for direct reports.
• Prepare monthly billings and compare them to client budgets as needed.
• Identify and track client issues and resolve or escalate as needed.
• Ensure all Media Authorization forms are signed and filed.
• Disseminate internal rates to use for leverage and efficiencies.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies and escalate as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, or communication; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with an advertising organization.
• Keen understanding of media, strategy, integration, and analytics.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, proactiveness, and integrity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, with a strong focus on teamwork.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance