Experiential Marketing Account Manager

Who We Are

For over 20 years, Jam Van has been providing unique and creative out-of-home marketing and high-impact experiential campaigns for clients. We help our clients build their brands and promote their products and services with measurable and tangible results. We put team play, innovation, and excellence as the cornerstones of our success. From an advertising and marketing pioneer to the strategic marketing firm that it is today, Jam Van connects daily with consumers across North America, driving results and uncovering insights while living up to its motto – to Expose, Engage, and Excite!

Our Culture

Fun is at the core of all we do. Whether we are executing a cross Canada and US mobile or building cotton candy trees for clients, we always have smiles on our faces. After all these decades we understand the challenges that arise in event marketing and that the key is collaboration, teamwork, and laughter. We love experiential marketing and are passionate about events and great design. At the end of the day, we want our clients to be as happy as we are.

Who You Are

We place great value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected. You would be responsible for overseeing the account teams to design, build, and execute strategic marketing campaigns and accountable for day-to-day client, project, and budget management. If you thrive in fast paced and highly creative work environments, then come join a successful and dynamic team. We offer a result driven environment, a strong energetic, hardworking and intelligent team, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. You should understand the importance of communication and teamwork while being focused on delivering excellence and building your portfolio of great campaigns.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, top performer with the following skills and expertise:

·Contribute creative ideas and concepts that are brand aligned and provide added value to client business through seamless execution, innovation solutions, and progressive ideas

·Oversee account coordinators, co-op students, in-field teams effectively, and keep senior account lead informed

·Ability to project manage, including creative revisions, coordination of meetings, approvals and work back schedules

·Maintain sharp attention to detail and organization while addressing day-to-day challenges and opportunities, challenge status quo, inspire curiosity and push the envelope of agency work

· Work positively with the efforts of the team ensuring goals are met or exceeded

· Participate in industry events actively pursuing new ideas and knowledge of the marketing landscape while building strong relationships

·Deliver against specific, divisional business objectives identified at beginning of each fiscal year

·Assure resources are marshaled and effectively applied to the account(s) and project(s)

·Create and present strong presentations and/or program documents and reports to clients while fostering and building strong client relationships

· Share best practices and program learnings to educate team members and foster their professional growth and development

· Ability to develop and articulate creative ideas

· Financial responsibility and effective management of all program related financials including invoicing, cost tracking, reconciliation, etc.

Professional Skills

·3-4 years of events, experiential marketing and/or promotions (brand or agency)

·2-3 years people management

·2 years client management experience

·University degree or College Diploma in Business or related field

·Excellent interpersonal, team, and written and verbal communication skills

·Confirmed strategic planning skills with strong sense of ownership, proactive approach

·Ability to multitask

·Proficient in Microsoft, design knowledge an asset (Photoshop, Sketch Up, Illustrator, InDesign), social media platforms including data and reporting metrics

·Ability to travel up to 25%

·Entrepreneurial spirit with strong sense of ownership, drive to be accountable

If you believe that you would be a valuable addition to our team, please email us your resume at [email protected]. Due to the large volume of applicants, only those pre-selected will be contacted.

Jam Van Inc. is dedicated to inclusivity and representation within the marketing industry. We welcome and encourage applications from people of various backgrounds and identities.

Throughout the recruitment process, Jam Van is committed to support applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, you can email [email protected] to express the nature of the support you require. All information received regarding accommodations will be addressed in confidence.