Account Manager :: Centro, LLC

Centro, LLC the most comprehensive provider of local interactive media and technology services, is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking Account Managers across our nationwide offices (NY, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco). Reporting to the Vice President of Client Services, this person will be responsible for building and managing ongoing agency relationships, while working with the Sales Directors, Campaign Management, and Publisher Development teams to execute local online media recommendations and campaigns on behalf of national interactive agencies.


Centro, LLC was recently selected as a winner of the annual “Red Herring 100 North America” award by Red Herring magazine. This list of 100 privately held companies in North America recognizes those that play a leading role in innovating the technology business.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop comprehensive local online media strategy to meet each agency’s marketing objectives.
Assemble site consideration set and make recommendations on how to best allocate agency advertising budgets; utilizing media research tools, internal resources and industry/market knowledge.
Develop and issue RFPs to local media publishers; gather and analyze proposals to determine media selections, negotiate rates & positioning as required.
Develop final media plan recommendation and assist Sales Directors in presenting the recommendation to the client.
Provide supporting research for recommended media strategies and plans.
Facilitate order processing and approval of media insertions.
Oversee and monitor ongoing campaign performance, ensuring campaigns are executed properly and according to client expectations.
Assist Campaign Management team in strategic analysis of campaigns and provide recommendations for future media plans.
Foster and manage ongoing relationships with both agency clients and local media publishers.
Accompany Sales Directors on external meetings and presentations where appropriate.
Support Sales Directors in responding to client requests and special projects as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Exceptional Character::

First class client service.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Dedication to going the extra mile.
Self-motivated.
Patient and adaptable.
Proactive problem solving capabilities.
Entrepreneurial and team oriented spirit.
Fun, dynamic Individual.

Work Experience::
2+ years interactive account management and/or online media planning and buying.
Heavy attention to detail.
Skilled negotiator.
Strong communication skills. Excellent business writing.
Effective project management skills.
Excellent time management.
Experience in taking ownership of a project and seeing it through to completion.

Technical Skills::
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Familiarity with ComScore, Evaliant, Nielsen/NetRatings, @Plan. Media Audit a plus.
Knowledge and use of interactive media planning & IO tools: Media Visor, Atlas, etc.

Education::
Bachelors Degree or higher.


COMPENSATION

$40,000 - $55,000 annual salaray, commensurate with experience.
Competitive bonus package with revenue share and equity.
Employee Stock Option Plan
Excellent benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental.
3 weeks paid vacation.
Paid Sabatical
401K Plan.

Interested candidates should email resumes and salary history to [Click here for email]. For more information on Centro, please visit our website at: www.centro.net or call Mike Vein at (630) 697-6636.