1905 New Media, an integrated marketing firm headquartered in St. Louis with an office in Chicago, is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our team. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that embraces change, encourages experimentation and prioritizes continuous learning. Our team thrives on creative problem solving in an ever evolving digital landscape.
The Senior Account Manager owns client relationships and drives the work forward. This is the person who runs the call, picks up the phone to unblock a stalled project and spots the next opportunity before anyone asks. They sit between day-to-day account management and high-level marketing strategy, comfortable executing the details flawlessly while contributing meaningful strategic thinking to the accounts they lead.
The ideal candidate is proactive, intuitive and highly collaborative. They build trust quickly and influence outcomes. Curious by nature and energized by variety, they thrive in fast-paced environments with competing priorities. Above all, they are resourceful, detail-oriented and dependable, balancing strategic thinking with strong follow-through to ensure both clients and internal teams feel supported and confident in the work.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own client relationships across a portfolio of accounts as the primary point of contact through the life of the engagement
- Lead client meetings and calls, set the agenda, and follow through on what comes out of them
- Work problems in real time, get the right people on the meeting, and unblock projects before they stall
- Contribute strategic marketing recommendations and run point on marketing strategy for smaller accounts; partner with a strategist on integrated strategy for major accounts
- Manage execution across internal teams, clarifying scope and deliverables so work gets done right the first time
- Spot upsell and growth opportunities within existing accounts and bring them forward with a clear plan
- Keep Asana, client files, and project status current so nothing slips through the cracks
- Write clear recaps, scopes, and client communications that keep everyone aligned
- Use AI agency tools (Claude and others) and follow our established process day to day to work faster and sharper across research, writing, and account management
Experience & Skills
- 5+ years in account management experience, ideally in a marketing agency setting
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, marketing or related field
- Understanding of general agency processes and operations
- A track record of owning client relationships and keeping complex, multi-client workloads on track
- Strong working knowledge of digital marketing across SEO, paid media, content, web, and email
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to lead client meetings
- Comfort using AI tools to streamline research, writing, and day-to-day work
- A proactive, find-a-way mindset and a strong sense of accountability
- Sharp organization, attention to detail, and the ability to move fast without dropping balls
- An upbeat, collaborative attitude toward clients and teammates alike
- Comfort operating in ambiguity with accountability.
- Comfort working with remote team members across time zones
- Desire to work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Candidates must be located within the St. Louis or Chicago area and will be required to work from both the Chicago and St. Louis offices and attend in-person meetings periodically based on client and team needs.
About 1905 New Media:
Our company was founded as Thomson Printing in (you guessed it!) 1905. Over the years, 1905 New Media has grown to include multiple divisions focused on branding, digital marketing, web design and development, public relations, and commercial printing. Our success can be attributed to a team-first environment with a supportive culture, exceptional client service focused on integrity in the market, and a talented team who truly understands the importance of helping our clients. We have assembled a group of creative problem solvers motivated by doing their best work in a high-energy, fun environment.
The core competencies of 1905 New Media include:
- Brand development and messaging
- Website design and development
- Data analytics
- Social media
- SEO
- Paid search
- Copywriting
- Email marketing
- Graphic design
- Direct mail
- Commercial printing
- Public relations
- Crisis communications
- And more
1905 New Media is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Account management: 5 years (Required)
- Marketing: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60647 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60647
