Rare Method

Position Summary:

• Primary role is to direct all aspects of their Client Services team.
• Builds internal team, sets tone, manages performance.
• Develops client relationships.
• Delivers on targets & business objectives.
• Contributes to knowledge sharing.
• Balances client and company needs.
• Advocate of company values and guidelines.
• Spends majority of time managing but develops skills and knowledge.
• Conducts performance reviews.
• Evaluates quality of work of team members.
• Evaluates teamwork, initiative, work ethic, vibe.
• Negotiates financial & operating metric targets with Executive.
• Strong marketing, communication, technology experience and orientation.
• Oversee the management of the team including strategic and operational planning, fiscal oversight and organizational policies and procedures.
• Motivates people, works and leads in a team environment and has experience in developing strategic marketing plans.
• Ensures effective communication and promotes a sense or participation and involvement.
• Direct the organization with the objectives of maximizing financial growth, increasing client base, establishing short-term and long-range objectives.
• Representing the company to potential clients and the general public.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Work with creative leaders to ensure creative achieves clients goals.
• Ensure Account/Project managers execute on deliverables, provide client feedback and communicate timelines to client.
• Provide leadership to client team members.
• Provide leadership on project teams as applicable.
• Participation in recognition of team members through Kudos system.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge in the following areas:
• Branding and Advertising
• Internet and Interactive Marketing
• In-depth knowledge of multiple industries
• Ability to deal with others with tact and good judgment.
• Ability to react quickly, assess, and implement solutions.
• Ability to work independently from a remote/home office.

Educational requirements:

• University degree in Business, Communications or relevant field. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills required.
• MBA desired but not required.

Experience requirements:

• 8+ years of Account Management experience in an, Advertising, or consulting disciplines.
• Demonstrated understanding of Brand Development, Online Marketing, Content Management, Analytics, and Internet technologies for marketing.
• Proven competencies in managing complex teams and client relations.

Communication requirements:

• Facilitates team motivation and team leadership skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all projects are executed to plan through managing the internal team, agency resources and workflow process
• Under the supervision of the Director of Client Services you will provide clients with innovative short and long term strategic marketing guidance
• Fully understand the clients business and maintain current industry knowledge
• Assist in monitor the competitive environment
• Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients
• Keep Director of Client Services informed of account activities
• Take an active role building the clients business, generating new strategies and anticipating communication needs
• Assist in building and championing integration of the business
• Ensure that the agency team produces all client work with highest level of quality, ensuring that creative is on strategy
• Write clear and concise briefs (creative and media)
• Provide council to team and client on communication projects
• Responsible for tracking fiscal budgets and internal budgets
• Provides input into staffing plans, budgets and promotions
• Take an active role in building a positive agency culture
• Take an active role in developing all direct reports, providing mentorship and positive work environment
• Assist in conducting performance reviews

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-6 years experience in a client service role in an agency with a focus on digital and mass advertising or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to write effective creative briefs and POV’S
• Track record of building strong long term client relationships
• Continually drive for results and highest quality standards
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to keep composure in high stress situations
• Superior organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with ability to lead a business
• Solid understanding of the creative process
• Category experience a strong asset
• Ability to design and deliver presentation with a creative flare
• Proficient in full MS office suite of products
• Post secondary education in marketing/advertising an asset
• CAAP an asset

Does this sound like you? Are you ready for the next challenge in your career? Is this the job that you were born to do? Are you looking to become a team member in an amazing advertising agency? Talented candidates that are in search of a new challenge are encouraged to apply online or via e-mail at make_contact@raremethod.com. Please quote “Account Manager - Calgary ” in the subject line of your e-mail. PLEASE apply via one method only! We truly appreciate everyone’s interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We offer a competitive compensation package with enviable benefits and an extensive employee perks program. Pleae have a look through our website to learn more about us, our legacy and to see some of our great work.

Ad Writers:

You must be quick with clever quips and concepts, AND (we know this sounds quaint) understand how to write copy that sells.

Long-copy Writers:

For Web content, brochures, annual reports, etc. You must be able to adhere to stuffy corporate standards AND (same as for the ad folks) understand how to write copy that sells.

Your inquiry should include:

• A charming cover letter. (Please indicate if you are an ad writer or long-copy writer, or both.)
• Samples - produced and/or spec work. Our system allows only two attachments, so append your samples (Pdfs, etc.) to your resume. Or, better still, provide a link to your personal sample site.

We look forward to reading from you.

In the morning you might work on a print and radio campaign, then brainstorm some witty online banners. After lunch you might write a script for a cool promo video and then cap the day pitching ideas for a viral video. Of course, there will also be days when you write bios, proof reports, and spend hours on body copy. With RM, you’ll get the opportunity to do a little bit of everything.

Responsibilities:

• Take direction from the Creative Director and creative briefs, and develop engaging and effective copy concepts that fulfill the creative vision stated in the brief.
• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, art directors and designers to develop ideas and concepts.
• Write print ads, TV and radio commercials, online materials and other marketing deliverables.
• Work with design team to ensure that copy tone and style is consistent with visual tone and that style and copy is successfully integrated into design deliverables .
• Write clear, persuasive, accurate and original copy and content.
• Proofread copy and content to check spelling and grammar.

Qualifications:

• At least two years experience as a copywriter in an advertising or marketing agency.
• A Strong Book.
• Solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles.
• Understanding of design, and an appreciation of the relationship between copy and visual elements.
• Organized, highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong copy editing and proofing skills.
• Ability to think critically and organize information for publication on the Web.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work well on teams.

Your inquiry should include:

• A charming cover letter. (Please indicate if you are an ad writer or long-copy writer, or both.)
• Samples - produced and/or spec work. Our system allows only two attachments, so append your samples (Pdfs, etc.) to your resume. Or, better still, provide a link to your personal sample site.

We look forward to reading from you.