Marketing Account Lead - Lions Clubs International
Oak Brook, IL 60523
About the Job
We’re in the business of Good
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members are serving locally and globally to help take on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Every Lion and club is supported by our international association. More than 300 Lions International staff members are constantly working on tools and technology to enhance Lions’ service. When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s an incredible feeling for everyone involved.
Here's how you can help. We are currently looking for an Account Lead - Marketing to join our team and rise to the challenge of empowering service.
Position Highlights:
The account lead is responsible for the development and execution of marketing programs that support Lions International initiatives. Under the direction of the account & marketing strategy department manager, this person will serve as the point of contact for assigned accounts to lead strategic planning and project management of marketing initiatives. The account lead is responsible for the setup, management, and coordination of multi-channel marketing campaigns to meet organizational objectives. This position will work closely with marketing division colleagues to ensure marketing strategy properly guides creative development and campaign execution.
What You'll Do:
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned marketing programs and division accounts.
- Assist with executing marketing plans that support and promote the business goals of assigned areas (e.g., Lions International Strategic Plan, Convention, Service Activities, Leadership Development, Membership, etc.).
- Lead the annual marketing planning process for Marketing division-led programs and other divisions. This includes identifying the right mix of digital and traditional marketing channels to translate priorities into actionable solutions.
- Manage projects and teams to ensure completion of projects on time and on budget; responsible for ensuring marketing achieves milestones within scope, schedule, and budget (cost).
- Develop project plans and briefs, lead status meetings and maintain production schedules using in-house project management technology.
- Work with an assigned Creative Lead to coordinate creative plans and allocate creative resources.
- Gain cross-functional alignment with other teams and departments.
- Communicate and report project status to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Work with brand & creative team manager and account & marketing strategy department manager to negotiate and resolve any conflicts due to resourcing, prioritization, scheduling, changes, etc.
- Cultivate positive communication between departments in the Marketing division.
- Develop best practices, refine division processes, mentor and coach associate team members, as needed.
- Lead RFP processes and manage agency and vendor teams, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We're Looking for Someone With:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 5-9 years of related experience (e.g., account or project management with a marketing background).
- Experience working with an agency or internal creative department.
- Global marketing and localization experience is a plus.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Lions Clubs International has excellent benefits for you and your family. We believe in a balanced work-life and have programs and benefit plans to support our employees, such as:
- Three weeks paid time off
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- 401K with employer match
- Reimbursable training
- Casual dress
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on the work we do, and we know that having varied perspectives helps generate innovative ideas to solve complex problems in an ever-changing world.
Lions Clubs International Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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