Full Time, Employee (in-office)
At LyonShare Marketing, every day is something new – from creating an experiential direct mail package, helping our clients communicate an incentive campaign, or publishing a new eNewsletter for our Fortune 100 clients – our work is never dull! It takes a talented team of dedicated professionals to make every project better than the last.
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. If you consider yourself one of the best of the best, apply today because we are always looking for team members who will delight our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulate marketing strategies and creative ideas, including writing, editing and proofreading text for client projects (internal communications/emails, presentations, brochures, executive
communications, podcast scripts, video storyboards)
Serve as LyonShare Marketing liaison to develop and maintain successful professional relationships with clients and vendors (via phone, email, virtual and in-person meetings, and text messaging) to ensure communication flows effectively
Develop meeting agendas, proposals/estimates and pitch presentations
Oversee full life cycle of multiple projects simultaneously, 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
Participate in weekly agency traffic meetings to strategize and brainstorm with internal team
Travel to and participate in meetings at client and prospect offices, when requested, and perform follow-up tasks
Team-player mentality with willingness to engage in other agency tasks outside scope of role to best meet the needs of clients in a small-business environment, including answering incoming calls, fulfillment/handwork for specialty direct mail packages, and processing shipments via online UPS/FedEx software
Skills/Attributes for Success:
Professional writing, editing and proofreading skills
Engaging, high-energy professional with the drive to succeed and a passion to get the job done right the first time
Work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced agency environment
Ability to organize and prioritize work while quickly adapting to changing client needs
Strong project management skills to ensure all projects are delivered on time and all stakeholders receive project updates
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to establish effective relationships with coworkers and client contacts
Self-motivated, super-organized individual with integrity, a strong work ethic, and positive attitude
Ability to think strategically and critically, and quickly learn new processes, approaches and techniques
Work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced agency environment where you can immediately take initiative without formal onboarding
Willingness to be hands-on for specialty direct mail packages — packing, lifting, moving, and collating boxes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, English, or related field from a four-year college/university
1-5+ 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 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
Occasional travel outside the tri-state area may be necessary
Ability to occasionally lift and unpack boxes (up to 45 pounds) for specialty direct mail packages