Client Services Account Manager, Arts & Attractions at AKA NYC Limited

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

84999.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Relationship Management, Project Timeline Management, Stakeholder Management, Brief Translation, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Budget Management, Proactivity, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Autonomous Work, Communication Skills

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Client Services Account Manager, Arts & Attractions AKA NYC is a New York City based, award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results. We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences. Our client roster includes Broadway’s biggest shows, world-renowned institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, vibrant attractions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and dynamic sports organizations like the Harlem Globetrotters. From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections. We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Client Services team. This individual will liaise with all departments to provide strategy and planning across multiple arts and attractions accounts. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Arts & Culture, the Account Manager is a full-time, exempt position that is based in New York City. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Support Account and Group Directors in delivering excellent client service, ensuring that all client requests are handled in a timely manner, aiming for same-day response. Manage all project timelines to ensure prompt delivery of campaigns through completion with multiple teams and workflows Establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients and external stakeholders to ensure excellent perception of AKA and our work within the industry. Translate briefs into action to disseminate internal teams, monitor progress throughout the agency, and ensure timely delivery. Partner with Creative Studio to promote efficient and streamlined collaborative work across departments. Assist in running effective client meetings with a prepared agenda, ensuring that clear goals and action items are agreed, and outstanding items have appropriate follow-up. Ensure weekly billing takes place on your accounts and support Account Directors or Lead in managing budgets. Anticipate peak periods and potential workflow issues, managing up to Account Directors or leadership team with recommendations and solutions to manage your workload. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 3-5 years of experience as a client account executive or related role (ideally servicing the arts, culture, destination, and entertainment industry). Ability to manage client relationships and expectations. Can anticipate and deliver against client needs. An entrepreneurial spirit; proven record for being a self-starter, proactive, and the ability to work autonomously. A natural problem-solver. Someone who can lead and drive projects forward on behalf of our clients. Understands and delivers against financial goals. Knowledge of local NYC and global ticketed events and attractions Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS PowerPoint and Excel, and Adobe. Knowledge of Asana a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. WHAT WE OFFER: The salary range for this position in New York, NY is $66,300 to $84,999 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. A discretionary bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package. AKA also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and balance, including: Comprehensive healthcare & dental – 100% employer-paid for employees Generous PTO policy, plus ½-day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days Hybrid work model – a balance of in-office collaboration (minimum three days per week) and flexibility Continuous growth & learning – annual Training & Development fund to sharpen your skills Financial wellness perks – student loan repayment or tuition assistance based on tenure Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks to support growing families Sabbatical opportunities – recharge and return inspired with paid time off for long-term employees A pet-friendly office – because great ideas come with great company A Note on Diversity and Inclusion At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns. AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager will support senior leadership by ensuring timely and excellent client service, managing all project timelines from initiation to completion across multiple workflows and teams. This role involves translating client briefs into actionable tasks for internal departments and maintaining strong client relationships.