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As the visionary and results-driven leader, with a passion for client relationships, strategic direction, and team management, you will be given the transformative opportunity to shape the future of the agency and grow our clients’ businesses. Being a strong collaborator is essential, as we treat our clients as an extension of SixSpeed and our internal team members as family. We are looking for a confident, yet humble, leader to help us take one of our largest, longest standing clients to the next level. \nThis is an in-person role based at our Minneapolis office, and candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area, in office at least three days per week.\nTHE TASK AT HAND\nAnalyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement\nIdentify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts\nStay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies\nProvide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients\nDeliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction\nOversee annual account planning and financials for each client portfolio \nEstablish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems\nLead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients\nEstablish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations\nCollaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution\nEnsure the successful delivery of complex integrated advertising projects, exceeding client expectations\nLead a team of Account Supervisors, Account Executives, and Coordinators, guiding their professional growth and ensuring team success\nProvide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of SixSpeed Account Management\nWHO YOU ARE\n10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency\nBachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field \nExceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients\nStrong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities.\nIn-depth knowledge of the advertising and marketing industry, emerging trends, and best practices\nOutstanding problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach\nDemonstrated creativity in developing innovative solutions to client challenges\nProven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets\nProven leadership with multiple client relationships and internal team\nExcellent ability to develop team members skills and leads by example\nExemplifies the ability to teach and lead team members to grow, develop, present, and sell in strategic work\nAbility to grow, develop and teach marketing acumen to internal teams\nExcellent financial acumen and ability to teach and lead team members to manage account forecast and financials\nProven understanding and leadership of the SixSpeed process\nBig picture/ strategic thinker\nA PLUS, BUT NOT REQUIRED\nPersonal passion for or experience with powersports, motorsports, outdoor recreation, or adjacent enthusiast categories\nExisting familiarity with powersports products, consumers, terminology, and the technical differences that drive purchase decisions\nWHO WE ARE\nTo be what others can’t, you have to do what they won't. 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