COMPANY:             GTB

A global, industry-leading communications agency, GTB transforms businesses through the world’s most purposeful, creative solutions fueled by precise marketing.  Founded in 2007 and part of WPP, GTB leverages its deep understanding of the consumer and its clients to deliver true integration within the speed, diversity and potential of modern communications to “make what matters” for people and for business.  GTB has 52 global offices and operates across 6 continents.  

JOB TITLE:                   Account Manager, Greater Texas FDAF (Dallas Office)

Who we are: 

GTB is responsible for managing the advertising across all media platforms, creative, strategy, analytics, & strategic partnerships for the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Fund. The Greater Texas Ford Dealers Association represents the 68 Ford dealerships across the northern half of Texas, excluding DFW area, who contribute to a central advertising fund managed by an elected Board of Directors. 

The Account Manager (AM) is a key member of the Account Services team and is a client facing role to the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Board.

The Account Manager will report directly to the Account Directors for the North and Greater Texas FDAFs. The job requires a mix of external client management and internal project management as the Account Manager will be involved in almost every aspect of client business. 

Internally, the AM will be an integral cog and responsible for serving as the “day to day” lead between GTB departments, vendors, partners, and progressively with clients. They will also organize and be a part of monthly Board Meetings. High level organizational skills are an absolute must and the right candidate will have a positive “go-getting” attitude.

Externally, the AM will be a client facing contact to the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Board. The AM will attend and be a part of the presentation team at monthly Board Meetings, accompany the AD on potential dealer visits, work closely with AD and major advertising partners in the market (Sports Teams, Media Partners, etc.) and be one of the key “faces” of the agency.  

For the right candidate this role can be a career springboard to a host of opportunity within the advertising world.  

What you'll do:

• The nature of the AM’s 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 Account Services, Media Services, Strategy/Analytics, Creative Services, Operations, and Production departments
• External to Agency – the AM has contact with partners regarding contracted assets for client sponsorships and promotions, as well as provides regular updates for dealer clients. 
• Monthly Board Meetings with occasional travel to attend client meetings
  • Includes meeting preparation, client hospitality and presentations
• Develops relationships with clients managing their expectations and needs
• Proactively identify opportunities based on key insights to enhance advertising plans, activations assets, marketing plans, and processes to deliver results. 

OTHER ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

• Manage internal processes including the creative production process, trafficking of advertisements, management of traditional and digital media plans, assisting with budgeting, and keeping all aspects of the account organized.
• Manage budgets, tracking, and administration of program costs and internal processing
• Manage creative production & traffic process and ensure quality control
• Recommend measures to improve work process methods, performance, and quality of product
• Review and update status trackers and internal reports.
• Facilitate special requests as needed (internal agency and client information requests)
• Maintain and support all company standards as specified within the Quality Management System. 
• Supports/facilitates the mandatory adherence to ISO9001 requirements, processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Who you are:

• Be knowledgeable and proficient with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams and able to learn additional internal applications. Experience with media software a plus. 
• Experience with Digital & Social Media campaigns from planning, implementation & measurement of performance.
• General understanding of AI and how it can assist in daily duties and programs mentioned above. 
• Must be creative, analytical, highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Possess a keen eye for detail with tremendous organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional listening and communications skills 
• Deliver clear, concise, and accurate messages both verbally and written.
• Ability to work both remotely and in the Dallas office (Addison, TX). Also, must be able to travel when needed. 

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-2 years minimum of relevant marketing, media, or agency experience preferably as an AE, AAE or Jr. AE. Automotive, Retail, Media, or Direct Response advertising a plus.