Account Manager, Advertising Job at Callahan & Associates, Inc. in Washington

At Callahan & Associates, our people are at the heart of who we are. As a 100% employee-owned company, we work every day to empower credit unions to impact their members and communities. If you are looking to be part of a fast-paced company that loves the industry we serve, encourages creativity and rewards excellence, keep reading. We're looking for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact from day one. If you're naturally curious, enjoy building relationships and are motivated to help clients succeed, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with credit union partners to develop advertising strategies that support their growth while strengthening long-term client relationships. Five Reasons Why You Want To Work With Us You'll work alongside a team that is competent, confident, passionate and focused on achieving big goals. You'll help support products and services that empower credit unions and positively impact millions of people. You'll have a voice and stake in the company through employee ownership. You'll be part of a fun, supportive and healthy work culture. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and take your career to the next level. Summary/Objective The Advertising Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with credit union clients while driving growth through Callahan’s advertising and marketing solutions. This role works closely with clients to understand their goals, recommend strategic opportunities and ensure campaigns deliver meaningful results. The position collaborates across internal teams to create value for clients while supporting Callahan’s mission of empowering credit unions and their member communities. Essential Functions Drive revenue growth by selling advertising and marketing solutions to new and existing credit union clients Prospect, develop, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts Build and maintain a strong pipeline to meet or exceed sales targets within assigned territory Develop a deep understanding of client goals to recommend tailored advertising solutions Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, long-term relationships Act as a strategic advisor, aligning advertising strategies to support client growth and business objectives Conduct regular client outreach to ensure satisfaction, retention, and continued engagement Partner with marketing and media teams to plan, launch, and optimize advertising campaigns Monitor campaign performance, analyze results, and deliver actionable insights to clients Ensure campaigns are executed effectively and aligned with client expectations Collaborate cross-functionally to identify upsell, cross-sell, and new product opportunities Work in tandem with vendor/core account managers to deliver coordinated client communication Provide guidance and direction to account management support resources as needed Maintain accurate and up-to-date activity and account details in Salesforce (CRM) Stay informed on industry trends, market insights, and product offerings to strengthen client conversations Resolve client challenges with professionalism, strong communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree. Proficiency in Salesforce.com. Familiarity with advertising and marketing concepts. Ability to communicate effectively with executives by e-mail and phone. Experience thinking through problems creatively. Experience in advertising sales a plus. Strong attention to detail. Proven track record in working collaboratively with a small team. Ability to take initiative on projects and customer service interactions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple priorities. Experience managing individual projects, programs, product lines, or junior staff. Effective organization and time management skills. A results-oriented team player who is skilled at prospecting. Excellent project management, time management, account-coordination skills, and implementation of multiple tasks and/or responsibilities with very limited oversight by direct manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr