Account Manager, B2B Marketing

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Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years – growth that is reflective of the firm’s ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm. 
We now offer several specialized areas of expertise, including creative, social, paid media, and research to help clients evolve, promote and protect their brands in the market.
By investing heavily in specialty areas – and by focusing on collaboration, agency position, innovation, and establishing a culture of creativity – Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in today’s complex media landscape.    
Edelman Toronto is looking for an Account Manager to join their Business Marketing team, working closely with the Digital and Paid and Performance team. Reporting to a Senior Vice President, Business Marketing - the Account Manager will be responsible for managing and executing integrated projects for various clients, with a key focus on digital, social and web.
As an Account Manager, you have a passion for B2B marketing and a deep understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem. You know how to get things done in this space and approach your work in a process-oriented, level-headed way.

As we continue to grow the Business Marketing discipline in Canada, we are seeking a unicorn that straddles equal parts strategy, passion for creativity, hands on digital platform knowledge, and the ability to read data and formulate proactive recommendations solving our clients’ ever-changing needs and challenges.

The ideal candidate will thrive on building relationships with both clients and internal peers. They will have extensive experience with many of the following: B2B marketing, digital content and channel planning, exposure to paid media strategies, social networks, inter-agency planning, and measurement approaches. They will also have excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines.  

· Build strong relationships with clients and operate as day-to-day client contact

· Execute and lead digital marketing and social media programs for clients including oversight/execution of integrated strategies, including account-based-marketing programs

· Exhibit effective project management working closely with account teams – prepare and/or review activity reports and status reports for clients; keep the account team abreast of timelines and deadlines; ensure high-quality delivery against deadlines

· Participate in new business process including research, audits, proposal development and pitch presentations

· Work closely in integrated teams to ensure seamless coordination between digital activities, public relations programs, and creative campaigns

· Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ business challenges and objectives, with the ability to provide strategic thinking and proactive solutions

· Understands available data on digital platforms, with the ability to read data and strategically leverage to inform strategies

· A willingness to develop a thorough understanding of clients across sectors, with a focus on understanding the client’s challenges and opportunities

· Demonstrate a solid understanding of budget parameters and ability to handle day-to-day budget

· Pursue opportunities for learning new expertise & share appropriately

· Demonstrate an understanding of today’s news and media landscape and the ability to successfully implement online engagement programs

· Viewed as strong "team player" and serve as role model to more junior team members

· Recognize impact of self on others; maintain strong internal/external relationships; support fellow team members

· Share the Edelman values (the relentless pursuit of excellence, freedom to be constantly curious and courage to do the right thing)

· Post-secondary education in a related field 

· 4-6 years of digital marketing experience, including experience working with sales, marketing, and communications teams

· Excellent client management skills 

· Experience with LinkedIn, CRM platforms, and account-based-marketing, and a track record of strategic deployment of digital tactics and strategy 

· Strategic yet creative thinker, self-starter, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without management supervision 

· Proactive thinker with strong problem solving, strategic communication and presentation skills 

· Experience with managing budgets that account for staff, advertising, third-party and ongoing fee costs 

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team atmosphere, serving multiple clients at the same time 

· Agency experience is an asset. Experience managing a media budget is an asset

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.