| Job ID | IB10085 |
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| Company Name | OMD |
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| Job Category | Advertising/Public Relations; Other |
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| Location | Chicago, IL |
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| Position Type | Full-Time, Employee |
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| Experience | 5-10 Years Experience |
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| Desired Education Level | Bachelor of Science |
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| Date Posted | March 24, 2009 (Reposted Aug 3) |
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Account ManagerOmnicom Media Group (OMG) is the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, providing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
Omnicom Media Group includes the full service media networks OMD, PHD and Prometheus as well as a number of specialty media communications companies.
By being part of OMG, these entities are able to fully leverage the media resources and buying scale of Omnicom on behalf of their clients.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Purpose:
o To analyze, design, initiate, and oversee sponsorship marketing strategies for assigned client(s)
o This includes the overall investigating of opportunities, evaluating them for fit with client/brand objectives, negotiating best terms on behalf of the client, managing day-to-day execution, and providing follow-up analysis of instituted programs
o Also involved in the development of new business pitch presentations as needed, and the production of Optimum Sports credentials and portfolios
o Ability to identify new business candidates/opportunities and be proactive in this area is a plus
Duties and Essential Functions:
o The Account Manager reports directly to the Midwest Director
o Serves as the direct line of communication with clients on both media and sponsorship levels
o Develop broad understanding of clients' businesses and needs
o Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate sponsorship and media packages as they relate to overall client business strategies and/or client sports sponsorship assets
o Proactive in identifying new projects and business opportunities with existing clients
o Works in direct cooperation with, and handles all strategy for, respective strategy teams
o Interacts with members of other SBU's as the respective disciplines of those SBU's are pertinent to proposed and executed sponsorship marketing strategies
o Is direct contact for other Omnicom sports marketing and creative agencies involved on the spots business initiatives for each respective client
o Manages junior staff (at any point 1-3 personnel) and is involved with evaluation of existing staff and consideration of potential employees
o Responsible for continual briefing of unit Directors for the purpose of keeping their engagement in client initiatives, as well as for managing demands of Directors
o Travels as required (often times on weekends) for presentations, meetings and other client or industry events
o Core competencies include formulating marketing strategies, evaluating sponsorship proposals, and managing client services
o Design decks and word documents that convey strategy supported with appropriate research
o Produce relevant research from databases, industry trades and additional sources
Critical Skills:
o Strong ability to effectively communicate ideas in both a written and verbal setting
o Expert in industry knowledge and understanding of sports marketing vernacular and trends
o Ability to work well under pressure and deliver assignments under deadline
o Ability to effectively and intelligently communicate with clients, internal strategy teams, alternate OMD SBU's and other agencies as needed
o Ability to multi-task and manage daily responsibilities in a sensible and responsible manner
o Ability, willingness, and flexibility to work beyond the normal hours of the traditional work day
o "Self-starter" traits are essential
o High level of proficiency in word, excel, power point and online research
o Efficiency, organization and ability to handle multiple tasks
o Ability to perform and thrive in both a structured and unstructured environment
o Self-sufficient, enthusiastic and proactively pursues assignments
Examples of Duties and Essential Functions:
Qualifications and Standards:
o Undergraduate degree required (preferably marketing, business, sports management or communications)
o Graduate or professional degree, or equivalent experience, recommended
o 7-10 years of experience that provides aforementioned skills and abilities
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