About Us: Careers
Feel like creativity gets better with diversity? We do too. Join our team, and you’ll work on identities for startups, campaigns for mid-size businesses, applications for global giants, and everything in between. We appreciate people who care about their work—and the people they work with.
Current Openings: Account Manager
Company Background
PMSI (Planned Marketing Solutions International) is a strategic marketing agency in Portland Oregon.
For the past 30 years we have built a solid reputation on the idea that planning, creativity, hard work and good
decision-making can build businesses and establish brands. From start-ups to global technology leaders, our clients say
its’ our strategic thinking, attention to detail, and measurable results that set us apart. Our current client roster includes
Air New Zealand, Autodesk, Microsoft, Dell, HP, Cisco, Intel, and Nike … among others.
Job Overview
We are looking for an Account Manager to service clients from our Portland office. You will be responsible for managing and
growing client relationships within multiple accounts and driving programs/projects from concept through production. You will
become the clients "right hand" and think and act in step with their needs. To the client, you will become indispensable and
advocate on their behalf to internal teams.
Essential Functions
- Drive programs and projects through all phases of development (concept, budget, schedule, creative review, production, etc.).
- Work daily with creative teams and provide appropriate insight into client marketing needs.
- Ensure that projects stay within budget and on schedule.
- Develop estimates and schedules for assigned projects and track changes regularly to the client, the account team and production.
- Create opportunities for deeper collaboration and the complete utilization of the agencies wide range of integrated services.
Required Skills
- Coordinated multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, scoped out project details, keep projects moving on schedule.
- Communicating with the utmost tact and professionalism (via email, phone, and in-person) with both team members and clients.
- Encourage others to meet their responsibilities and scheduled commitments.
- Demonstrated experience managing integrated programs involving interactive, collateral, promotion, and print.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including giving outstanding presentations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- 5+ years experience within a small-medium sized advertising/design agency or similar creative services organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Bonus Points
- Experience managing programs with mobile, video, application development, social media, or retail components.
If you think that you are a good fit, let’s talk. We are a tight knit organization that is looking for the right people to grow with our company. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary that relates to your talent and depth of experience and an aggressive commission program that rewards business development.
No calls please. Please forward your resume to talent@pmsi.net to be considered for this position.