LyonShare Marketing is seeking a motivated, and well-organized professional to join our devoted agency team as a Marketing Communication Consultant/Account Executive. This position is ideal for an individual who embodies a diverse skill set, including strong oral and written skills to help manage and grow agency accounts, as well as create, track, and manage multiple projects through the entire creative life cycle for our high-profile clients.
Job type:
Full Time (Hybrid available after 2 months in-office)
Key Responsibilities:
Formulate marketing strategies and creative ideas, including writing, editing and proofreading text for client projects (internal communications/emails, presentations, video storyboards, podcast scripts, brochures)
Serve as LyonShare Marketing liaison to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and vendors (via phone, email, in-person meetings, and text messaging) to ensure communication flows effectively
Oversee full life cycle of multiple projects, including delegating work to other members of the agency team (writers, designers, photographers, printers), prioritizing tasks, managing changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing project costs
Develop production schedules, meeting agendas, proposals/estimates, and pitch presentations
Travel to and participate in meetings at client and prospect offices, when requested
Retain team-player mentality with willingness to engage in other tasks outside scope of role to best meet the needs of clients in a small-business environment (i.e., answer phone; fulfillment/handwork for specialty direct mail packages)
Skills/Attributes for Success:
Professional writing, editing and proofreading skills
Strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and ensure all stakeholders receive project updates
Engaging, self-motivated professional with the drive to succeed and a passion to get the job done right
Work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced agency environment where you can immediately take initiative without formal onboarding
Ability to organize and prioritize work while quickly adapting to changing client needs
Quickly learn/intake new information and translate into clear communications
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to establish effective relationships with coworkers and client contacts
Ability to think strategically and critically
Willingness to be hands-on for specialty direct mail packages – packing, lifting, moving, and collating boxes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, or related field from a 4-year college/university
3-5+ years of experience with an advertising agency or corporate marketing/communications department, preferably in copywriting, account management, or project management functions, or equivalent experience
Highly-proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail (NOTE: Send writing samples along with resume. Those who apply without writing samples will not be considered.)
A personable, professional telephone, email and in-person presence
Local travel required. Must provide own transportation to travel to LyonShare Marketing’s office and client locations in tri-state area (PA-NJ-DE), as needed
Ability to occasionally lift and unpack boxes (up to 40 pounds) for specialty direct mail packages
