Marketing Account Strategist / Account Manager

Marketing Account Strategist / Account Manager

The Marketing Account Strategist at City Journals is responsible for client relationship management, revenue growth, and the successful execution of direct mail marketing and print advertising programs. This role serves as a trusted advisor to local businesses, helping them strategically invest in community-based advertising solutions that drive measurable results.

The position balances account management excellence with proactive business development.

[[JD_HEADING:Core Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management]]

Serve as the primary point of contact for advertising clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and strategic growth. Build and maintain strong relationships by understanding client business objectives and recommending appropriate print and direct mail advertising solutions. Ensure consistent communication, responsiveness, and follow-through.

Translate client business goals into effective direct mail and print advertising campaigns that reach targeted local audiences. Proactively pitch new ideas, special sections, and customized print solutions that drive measurable return on investment.

Performance Review & Strategic Recommendations

Review advertisements and direct mail materials for accuracy, brand consistency, and alignment with client expectations. Provide clients with distribution data, placement confirmations, and response insights when available. Lead periodic campaign reviews to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for refinement, increased frequency, or expanded placement.

Client Strategy & Account Expansion

Serve as the primary point of contact for advertising clients, building long-term partnerships that support retention and recurring revenue. Translate client goals into effective advertising schedules and recommend frequency, placement, and distribution strategies that maximize results.

Proactively cross-sell opportunities including special sections, sponsorships, premium positioning, and expanded distribution zones. Lead renewal conversations early and strategically to secure ongoing commitments. Support renewal efforts and maintain strong retention across assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in advertising sales, direct mail, print media, or business development.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to confidently engage business owners and decision-makers.
• Proven track record of prospecting, closing new business, and meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Experience developing customized advertising plans and managing campaigns from proposal through distribution.
• Ability to analyze results, discuss ROI, and recommend strategies that grow long-term client partnerships.

Our Work Philosophy

We believe in trust, clarity, and self accountability. Employees are not micromanaged—and they do not manage others in this role. Instead, we provide strong leadership, clear expectations, and support while empowering individuals to take responsibility for their performance.

Bring 100% of your A-game 36 hours per week; shut it completely off outside those hours.

What You'll Get

We offer a positive, high-energy work environment built on professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our culture values strong relationships, open communication, and shared accountability. This is an opportunity to join a team that works hard, supports one another, and celebrates collective success.

We invest in team connection through company-sponsored outings such as skiing and snowboarding, movies, Desert Star Theater, Hale Centre Theatre, axe throwing, and other group activities. Regular company-paid team luncheons further strengthen relationships and reinforce our collaborative culture.

Our benefits package includes a company-paid urgent care family plan, a 401(k) with a 4% company match, paid holidays, two weeks of PTO, and an additional two weeks of paid time off at the end of the year.

https://www.thecityjournals.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How confident are you when presenting ideas or campaign strategies to clients? Please rate yourself on a scale of 1–10, with 10 being extremely confident.
• How would you thrive in this position?

Work Location

In person