Account Manager - Vantage Point Solutions

Account Manager

Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa 

Full-Time 

About the Position

We're seeking a dedicated and client-focused Account Manager in the Cedar Falls area with a strong background in project management and client communication. This role is integral to our agency, bridging the gap between our creative team and our valued clients. The Account Manager will lead client communication, present creative ideas, and work closely with creative teams to relay feedback to ensure that projects align with client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget.

If you're driven by building relationships, believe client service is a true art, and are experienced in writing “rock star status” creative briefs, we'd like to talk with you.

About You

You are a natural relationship-builder who thrives on fostering strong connections with clients. Your business management experience includes planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing the day-to-day development and coordination of projects. You possess excellent organizational skills, especially in project administration, and are adept at managing both tasks and people. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring that every project is completed on time and on budget. You believe in the power of effective communication and understand that it's the key to successful client relationships.

You're part people-person, part strategist, and all do-er. You're passionate about delivering top-notch client service and are driven by the desire to exceed client expectations. You're confident in your ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If you're like us, you wake up each morning eager to make a positive impact and deliver exceptional results for your clients.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager will oversee the day-to-day development and coordination of projects, serving as the primary liaison between clients and our talented production team. This role involves ensuring that client needs are met, projects are delivered on time, and budgets are adhered to. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading client communication, including presenting creative ideas and relaying feedback to the production team.
• Proactively leading strategic client discussions and planning for future needs based on fiscal year and budgeting trends.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinating tasks and staff assignments to optimize efficiency and meet project deadlines.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Collaborating with the creative team to deliver projects that align with client expectations and objectives.
• Experience in identifying priority projects and working with internal teams to manage workload.

Qualifications

• BA / BS Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience in an agency-based client-facing role.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in account management or client services. Agency experience required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience working with creative teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for client service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first.

Vantage Point is a premier engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, energy, enterprise, and banking industries. These companies, cooperatives, and communities leverage Vantage Point's extensive technical and regulatory expertise to protect their operation, connect to end users, empower their staff to excel, and rise beyond the countless challenges defining the modern business environment.

Our unparalleled experience in network engineering, regulatory and business consulting, OSP implementation, cybersecurity, risk mitigation, managed services, and marketing enable service providers of all types to elevate their organization with professional guidance and technical caliber. An Employee-Owned company, Vantage Point's 500 staff are personally committed to the long-term success of our hundreds of clients coast-to-coast.

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

Vantage Point offers competitive compensation packages along with many traditional benefits for full-time employees such as life insurance, health insurance, FLEX spending and dependent care, dental, vision, 401k, short-term and long-term disability, and sick and vacation leave.