What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Account Management position at Verndale?
About The VP Of Account Management Position
Verndale lives at the intersection of cutting-edge digital marketing technology and award-winning user experience – and our goal is to use that knowledge to benefit all of our clients. The Account Management team is instrumental in driving this forward and is responsible for building strong relationships, helping to solve our client’s business challenges and to see the next great opportunity. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a new VP of Account Management to join our team on this exciting journey!
As the Vice President of Account Management, you will play a pivotal role in driving client satisfaction, revenue growth, and long-term client relationships. You will lead a team of account directors, account managers and account coordinators who are responsible for their assigned portfolios and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the success and retention of our valued clients. This role reports directly to the Chief Client Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
Verndale is a digital experience agency. purpose-built to help marketing and technology leaders connect the dots of the consumer journey. From our offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Quito, we design and develop digital experiences and enable marketing technologies that bring brands and their customers together.
We know that in order to do great work, you have to make work great. Verndale is committed to always being a company that celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to recruit and retain people who are committed to creating the climate of respect that is essential for individual and company success. Verndale's services are built around a core methodology that encompasses Growth Strategy, Experience Design, Technology Enablement, and Experience Optimization.
Lean more about Verndale at http://www.verndale.com
Compensation & Benefits
Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.
Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Verndale lives at the intersection of cutting-edge digital marketing technology and award-winning user experience – and our goal is to use that knowledge to benefit all of our clients. The Account Management team is instrumental in driving this forward and is responsible for building strong relationships, helping to solve our client’s business challenges and to see the next great opportunity. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a new VP of Account Management to join our team on this exciting journey!
As the Vice President of Account Management, you will play a pivotal role in driving client satisfaction, revenue growth, and long-term client relationships. You will lead a team of account directors, account managers and account coordinators who are responsible for their assigned portfolios and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the success and retention of our valued clients. This role reports directly to the Chief Client Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership
- Manage and train a high-performing team of account professionals to succeed as Verndale enters its next growth phase
- Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture
- Drive internal education and client adoption of new products and services
- Account Strategy and Growth
- Work with your account teams to develop and implement account strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Ensure account directors and account managers create customized account plans for each client
- Monitor account health and proactively address issues to ensure client satisfaction and retention
- Client Relationship Management
- Act as primary point of escalation for client-related issues
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients
- Assist account teams to identify and facilitate upsell and cross-sell opportunities
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
- Work with leaders of Project Management, Technology, Strategy, Creative and Digital Marketing to align strategies, ensure seamless client experiences and maximize LTV
- Advocate for client needs and provide feedback to internal teams to improve products and services
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Utilize data and analytics to assess account performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership and clients
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- 10 years of experience in account management, with 3 years in a leadership role
- 10 years of enterprise-level experience in the delivery of digital projects, including web sites, mobile applications, eCommerce technology, marketing automation, etc.
- 5 years of previous experience managing and/or supervising a staff with responsibility for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in CRM software and data analysis tools
- We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
- We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
- We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
- We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
- Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
- We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
- We provide top-of-the-line benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, EAP, HRA and more. For our Quito Employees we offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs.
- We support a healthy work/life balance.
- We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace.
Verndale is a digital experience agency. purpose-built to help marketing and technology leaders connect the dots of the consumer journey. From our offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Quito, we design and develop digital experiences and enable marketing technologies that bring brands and their customers together.
We know that in order to do great work, you have to make work great. Verndale is committed to always being a company that celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to recruit and retain people who are committed to creating the climate of respect that is essential for individual and company success. Verndale's services are built around a core methodology that encompasses Growth Strategy, Experience Design, Technology Enablement, and Experience Optimization.
Lean more about Verndale at http://www.verndale.com
Compensation & Benefits
Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.
Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
