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As a strong, confident client leader, you will own relationships, manage the team, and drive integrated projects across the agency. You’ll take client briefs through full development from idea design to delivery, ensure programs meet budget and performance expectations, and mentor team members (including supporting and developing an Account Supervisor direct report). Integrated agency experience is mandatory; experiential marketing (XM) experience is a bonus.\nOur ideal candidate has 8-10 years of marketing/advertising experience in an agency or client environment.\nWho You Are\nExperienced Manager: You’re an experienced People and Project Manager. 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Hold regular status meetings and performance check-in’s.\n\nDelegate work across team to ensure tasks are effectively completed, providing critical input along the way.\n\nAssist leadership team in management of internal resources in relation to workflow, responsible for providing 3-month ahead outlook.\n\nManage and prioritize work across different stages of life-cycle including, pitching, planning, and executing, with a comfort and ease in managing multiple programs, clients, and reports at once.\n\nResolve tough planning challenges with client using a creative and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving.\n\nContribute to the big ideas that build our clients business. 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