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Sr. Account Manager

Home From College, Santa Monica, CA, USA

Job type: Full Time


Home From College (HFC) is redefining how brands connect with the next generation of talent and consumers. With over 500,000 Gen Z students across every major U.S. campus and 1,000+ brand partners including Uber, Poppi and Etsy, we’re building the leading platform where students turn creativity into opportunity - and where brands authentically show up on campus and online.

Role Overview
Home From College is looking for a Senior Account Manager to oversee key client relationships and lead large-scale ambassador, creator, and community-driven campaigns. This role combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and requires someone who can confidently guide clients, mentor teams, and drive measurable campaign success. The Senior Account Manager will play a critical role in shaping partnership strategy, scaling ambassador initiatives, and delivering innovative programs that connect brands with Gen Z audiences both digitally and on campus.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic client relationships across major accounts

Oversee end-to-end execution of integrated creator, ambassador, and community campaigns

Develop campaign strategies rooted in Gen Z insights, campus culture, and audience engagement

Serve as senior day-to-day contact for clients and stakeholders

Guide creator and ambassador program strategy, execution, and optimization

Manage campaign budgets, scopes, timelines, and performance tracking

Deliver executive-level reporting, strategic recommendations, and campaign insights

Mentor and manage Account Managers and Coordinators

Help improve operational processes and team workflows

Partner with leadership on account growth and new business opportunities

Stay ahead of emerging trends across creators, ambassadors, social platforms, and youth culture

Qualifications

5–8+ years of experience in influencer marketing, partnerships, experiential marketing, ambassador/community programs, media, or advertising

Extensive experience managing high-level client relationships and integrated campaigns

Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills

Proven ability to lead multiple high-priority accounts simultaneously

Deep understanding of Gen Z audiences, creators, ambassadors, and community-led marketing

Experience managing and mentoring junior team members

Preferred Traits

Executive presence and strong client leadership skills

Calm under pressure and highly solutions-oriented

Strategic thinker with operational rigor

Passion for culture, community, creators, startups, and innovation

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