GSD&M, Inc.
At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.
TRAVEL: 10-20%
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
LOCATION: Austin
You, as an Account Manager, are the backbone of the account team. You are closest to every project on the status report, and you understand how every one of those projects relates back to the bigger goals of the brand. You are the champion of "flawless execution" and serve as the ambassador to lead the creative process from briefing to presentation and production through release. The ideal team member is someone who is eternally optimistic, an exceptional communicator, organizational expert and an advocate for cross-departmental integration.
Position-Specific Responsibilities: Sweat the Small Stuff Nailing the everyday tasks is one way to ensure that your account will run smoothly. Managing job change forms, owning status reports, overseeing estimates/billing, crafting and distributing conference reports and meeting agendas, helping with meeting prep--having all of these expected things in place and moving seamlessly allows you and your team to focus on the things that make a difference.
Own the Process To a senior account leader, there is nothing more comforting than someone who always delivers. Lead the creative process from briefing to presentation, and production through release. Problem-solve, find solutions and remove roadblocks to great work. Be best friends with your Project Manager. It is your responsibility to be sure that your PM always understands what's hot, what's coming up and what we should be preparing for in the future. Work with that partner closely to be sure we are getting the most advantageous resources and timing. Make it your personal mission to make every client meeting a successful meeting. Take the time to think through who is attending, what is important to them and what we should focus on to make them feel special. Champion Intelligent and Inspiring Strategy Understand strategy and ensure that it translates into day-to-day account activity. Know your client's business and how the creative work answers to that strategy. This includes paying the price to know the real problem--the deep issue in culture, the category or business that the client may not see.
Fuel Creativity Creative is not a department. Engage in the work and partner with your creative teams to come to an end product that meets clients' needs and delivers cutting-edge, smart and creative work. Inspire ideas and build on others. Everything you do is in service of the work.
Be a Trusted Client Partner Nurture relationships. This goes for both the client side, with everyone from the CMO's Admin to the Marketing Research Manager, and for relationships with the other agencies with whom we must partner for client success. Know their business, how they make and how they lose money. Track results and lead optimization. Help our clients be heroes in their own organization. Most importantly, always do what you say you're going to do--ensure the agency delivers. Remain Curious Hone your craft--keep up with the competitive landscape and relevant cultural trends in search of insights and truths to inspire big ideas and new thinking amongst the team.
Maximize Talent Train, guide and empower the Assistant Account Managers and Interns. Share your knowledge and provide learning opportunities for the next generation that will better the agency in the end.
Be Unflappable Demonstrate a commanding presence, but listen. When it's your meeting, lead the conversation but incite participation. Organize the chaos and calm the waters. Preferred Requirements: 2+ years of agency experience (preferred) or related communication industry experience that provides an understanding of advertising, marketing, paid and social media, creative, production, research, direct marketing, finance, etc. BA required with a preferred concentration in advertising, communications or marketing Strong presentation and writing skills Strong listening and interpersonal skills Strategic thinker Management and team-building skills Must be highly organized and detail oriented in a production intensive environment Proficient in MS Office Suite or Mac equivalent Key Characteristics: Lives by the GSD&M core values of Integrity, Community, Curiosity, Restlessness, Freedom and Responsibility, Winning Is a positive, proactive and collaborative team member Is a problem-solver Guides, advises and stimulates junior team members in order to develop the agency's account leadership talent Builds strong, trusting relationships internally At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion. We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while. GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support.
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at GSD&M? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Position-Specific Responsibilities: Sweat the Small Stuff Nailing the everyday tasks is one way to ensure that your account will run smoothly. Managing job change forms, owning status reports, overseeing estimates/billing, crafting and distributing conference reports and meeting agendas, helping with meeting prep--having all of these expected things in place and moving seamlessly allows you and your team to focus on the things that make a difference.
Own the Process To a senior account leader, there is nothing more comforting than someone who always delivers. Lead the creative process from briefing to presentation, and production through release. Problem-solve, find solutions and remove roadblocks to great work. Be best friends with your Project Manager. It is your responsibility to be sure that your PM always understands what's hot, what's coming up and what we should be preparing for in the future. Work with that partner closely to be sure we are getting the most advantageous resources and timing. Make it your personal mission to make every client meeting a successful meeting. Take the time to think through who is attending, what is important to them and what we should focus on to make them feel special. Champion Intelligent and Inspiring Strategy Understand strategy and ensure that it translates into day-to-day account activity. Know your client's business and how the creative work answers to that strategy. This includes paying the price to know the real problem--the deep issue in culture, the category or business that the client may not see.
Fuel Creativity Creative is not a department. Engage in the work and partner with your creative teams to come to an end product that meets clients' needs and delivers cutting-edge, smart and creative work. Inspire ideas and build on others. Everything you do is in service of the work.
Be a Trusted Client Partner Nurture relationships. This goes for both the client side, with everyone from the CMO's Admin to the Marketing Research Manager, and for relationships with the other agencies with whom we must partner for client success. Know their business, how they make and how they lose money. Track results and lead optimization. Help our clients be heroes in their own organization. Most importantly, always do what you say you're going to do--ensure the agency delivers. Remain Curious Hone your craft--keep up with the competitive landscape and relevant cultural trends in search of insights and truths to inspire big ideas and new thinking amongst the team.
Maximize Talent Train, guide and empower the Assistant Account Managers and Interns. Share your knowledge and provide learning opportunities for the next generation that will better the agency in the end.
Be Unflappable Demonstrate a commanding presence, but listen. When it's your meeting, lead the conversation but incite participation. Organize the chaos and calm the waters. Preferred Requirements: 2+ years of agency experience (preferred) or related communication industry experience that provides an understanding of advertising, marketing, paid and social media, creative, production, research, direct marketing, finance, etc. BA required with a preferred concentration in advertising, communications or marketing Strong presentation and writing skills Strong listening and interpersonal skills Strategic thinker Management and team-building skills Must be highly organized and detail oriented in a production intensive environment Proficient in MS Office Suite or Mac equivalent Key Characteristics: Lives by the GSD&M core values of Integrity, Community, Curiosity, Restlessness, Freedom and Responsibility, Winning Is a positive, proactive and collaborative team member Is a problem-solver Guides, advises and stimulates junior team members in order to develop the agency's account leadership talent Builds strong, trusting relationships internally At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion. We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while. GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support.
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at GSD&M? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... Select... Start date year * End date month * Select... End date year * LinkedIn Profile Do you have an Online Portfolio? Select... Please provide a link to your online portfolio. Are you at least 18 years of age? * Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Are you currently under any non-compete agreements? * Select... "Will you now or in the future require our company to file a petition orapplication for a visa based upon your employment to begin or continue youremployment with our company? If you have non - immigrant status, forexample J-1, F-1 or H-1, your answer to this question should be yes" * Select... Are you open to relocation to Austin (or Chicago, for select positions)? Pleasenote that willingness to relocate is an application requirement. * Select... What days and hours are you willing to work? * Full-time Part-time Hourly The hiring process will consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview,reference checks, and potential employment assessment. Are you willing toparticipate in this process? * Select... I certify that all information I have provided to GSD&M in support of myapplication for employment is true and accurate. * Select... Are you now or have you ever been employed by GSD&M or Omnicom? If Yes, please list the agency and dates * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in GSD&M’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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