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Job Title : Associate Account Manager- Chicago Region The Opportunity: This role is a key member of the Chicago Region and Wisconsin Ford Dealers account management team and works under the direction of the Sr. Account Manager on the Client Engagement team based in Chicago. The role will encompass a myriad of different job functions that all support the marketing and advertising efforts of the Ford Dealers client.

Your primary responsibility is to assist in many of the day-to-day functions on the account and be a liaison between the Associate Director and the agency team. A “can do” attitude and spirit is necessary for success.

What You’Ll Do

: The nature of the position requires ongoing and frequent interactions with in-house agency professionals along with external stakeholders like clients and vendors: Internal to Agency – the AAM has contact with and provides clear, succinct direction to all team members in Account Services, Creative Services, Operations, Media, Print, Traffic, and Broadcast Production department. External to Agency – the AAM has contact with vendors regarding materials for client campaigns and promotional activities; and contact with the client as requested. Vendors/partners include, Local News Stations, Social Media and influencer vendors, Sponsorship partners, etc.

Works closely with Agency Team to move Creative, Media and Traffic work through internal system. Create a working environment that encourages and supports a positive mindset about the work as well as the client and agency staff that is involved. Encourage, and demonstrate, unity behind team and agency decision-making.

Responsibilities

: Assist in scheduling and setting up monthly Dealer Board meeting and coordinating invites, hotel arrangements, etc. Travel to monthly offsite meeting locations (some overnights required). Create Meeting Agenda with input of Sr.

Account Manager and client. Provide clear and succinct notes of all Board decisions. Assist in development and compilation of presentation materials as needed.