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Account Manager | EDU

Red Ventures, Charlotte, NC, USA

Pay: $65,000-$90,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


As an Account Manager on the Red Ventures' Education team, you will own full-funnel client success management from ideation and inception to ad deployment, including - but not limited to - partner engagement, program conceptualization, ad building, quality assurance, data storytelling and program optimization for our portfolio of higher education websites such as BestColleges.com. This position will have complete ownership over their individual book of business and direct/indirect leadership on the Account team.

What You’ll Do

Ability to secure full monthly budget asks from partner

Identifying growth corridors within existing book of business including upselling partner programs that we don’t currently run

Identify opportunities for strategic partnership by finding partners pain points and collaborating with GTM team to build solutions

Influence partners to drive increases in monthly spend and communicate value propositions to earn additional budget

Understand partner’s marketing objectives and work with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies that maximize program performance

Manage the construction of partner digital advertisements

Drive the day-to-day client activity to ensure accurate and timely execution of marketing programs

Partner with clients and internal teams on multivariate test plans to maximize client campaign performance

Lead client meetings to present and discuss program optimization, execution and marketing best practices

Manage an internal book of business in full, including revenue management, budget planning, monthly updates, heightened financial acumen, among other aspects

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related industry experience, preferably in account management or direct marketing at an agency or marketing company.

Higher Education experience is a plus.

Experience with in-depth analysis and problem solving with the ability to think strategically while seeing the execution all the way through

Demonstrated track record of growing client accounts via programs and budgets

Intellectually curious, takes initiative to dig deeper and understand business drivers

Ability to quickly assess client situations and configure mutually beneficial value propositions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as mastery over the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

High attention to detail and organizational skills

Top talent that has a bias-to-action and thrives in environments where they are creating new opportunities where none currently exist

Compensation
This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Total Cash Compensation Range: $65,000 – $90,000 per year

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holiday Pay

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

EEO Statement
Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.

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