Sr. Business Leader- Account Manager

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus : serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule : Full-Time

The EJ Agency has built a Business Leadership function, where exceptional client service becomes our standard. We are seeking to build a team of HBR-level marketing strategists with MENSA-level interpersonal intelligence, to propel the agency to even higher regard.

We seek an experienced Account Manager who eats, sleeps and breathes our business and helps advance the firm with their brainpower. They will be a highly engaged liaison between the business' rational marketing objectives / messages and the creative translations of those into work that works.

The Sr. Business Leader / Account Manager will be responsible for seizing market opportunities, growing the health of our client relationships, and overseeing the efficient and effective development of our projects - and our visions. You will join a high-energy and highly regarded agency, in pursuit of helping make Edward Jones famous.

The EJ Agency is an in-house, full-service agency which delivers creative and strategic advertising, marketing communications, event, and content solutions to the firm in support of clients, communities, and colleagues. If you are a proactive, client-focused professional with a passion for creative problem-solving and creative strategy, this is the perfect opportunity to join a new department within a thriving agency. You will be an integral part of contributing to our success and shaping the future of Edward Jones initiatives and campaigns.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .

Hiring Minimum : $99200

Hiring Maximum : $168900

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Skills / Requirements

Responsibilities :

• Account Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for key business area accounts assigned, understanding their objectives and translating them into actionable strategies and agency briefs. Provide consultative, proactive partnership and build trusting relationships between client business partners and EJ Agency team. Provide marketing recommendations and strategies, with supporting rationale. Regularly communicate with business partner accounts to provide updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns. Develop a proficiency in the business areas assigned (products / services, markets / audiences, competitive landscape).
• Marketing Strategy : Confidently develop, present, and execute marketing strategies in line with business partner client objectives, audience insights, and in consideration of firm priorities, working closely with them to ensure their needs and goals are met. Help connect dots across projects and identify strategic opportunities. Leverage and help the firm and agency build integrated plans across channels when possible.
• Inter-Agency Collaboration : Represent business partner client needs and goals in the agency workflow, partnering with your Department Leader, Project Managers, Creative, Production, Studio, and other agency stakeholders. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects and campaigns across various channels to meet project objectives.
• Agency Reputation Management : Develop a mastery of the capabilities and service offerings of the EJ Agency. Educate business partner clients on the capabilities and service offerings the internal agency provides, building confidence in the team's ability to partner effectively in support of the business. Earn trust delivering today's projects while planning for tomorrows.
• Edward Jones Brand Stewardship : Deeply understand brand positioning, key messages, brand standards and growth plans of Edward Jones to advocate for stronger, more consistent marketing initiatives and campaigns for the firm. Build relationships with EJ Brand Team to effectively deliver and contribute to firm and brand goals.
• Budget Management : Monitor campaign / project budgets and resource plans effectively and in collaboration with Project Management, to optimize firm investments to achieve the best results.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure that all marketing materials and campaigns meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time.

Qualifications :

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades : Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades : Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose : We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Salary : $168,900