Associate Manager, Account Management - Local Sales

Are you passionate about building relationships, driving results, and leading teams to success? Join USA TODAY Co. where we help businesses connect with the right audience through innovative advertising solutions-digital, print, search, social, and more.

As an Associate Account Manager, you'll be the go-to leader for our Account Management team, partnering with sales executives, brand managers, and internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences. You'll manage key accounts, mentor Account Managers, and ensure campaigns run flawlessly-all while helping clients achieve their goals and grow their business.

This is your chance to make an impact, lead with confidence, and shape the future of media solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Mentor and manage 2 - 4 Account Managers, onboard new team members, and foster a culture of collaboration and success.
• Drive Results: Partner with sales leaders and brand managers to exceed revenue goals and deliver outstanding client outcomes.
• Be the Client Champion: Manage projects from start to finish-campaign objectives, ad copy, billing, and beyond-ensuring every detail meets expectations.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Client Services, and internal departments to keep campaigns on track and clients delighted.
• Innovate & Problem-Solve: Navigate challenges, find creative solutions, and proactively identify opportunities to grow accounts.
• Master the Marketplace: Develop deep knowledge of our products, digital platforms, and client business models to deliver strategic insights.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years in Account Management, Customer Service, or Sales (digital experience preferred).
• Leadership experience and a proven ability to guide teams.
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal-with a knack for building relationships.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).
• A creative problem-solver who thrives on collaboration and delivering results.