Account Manager Advertising - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Advertising Account Manager in our Olathe, KS location.  In this role, you will be responsible for serving in a client facing leadership role in the execution of segment marketing and advertising initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Primary liaison with the Product Marketing Manager with whom marketing goals are established and advertising requirements are defined
• Ensure segment relations are positive and stable and that the Manager, Advertising Account Services is immediately informed of any potential challenges
• Coordinate advertising, marketing and creative efforts with counterparts and key stakeholders across Europe, South America, Asia and Australia
• Develop and distribute weekly status updates and detailed campaign reports for Communications department leadership, segment and global key stakeholders
• Analyze segment input, together with background knowledge, field research, channel feedback and other relevant information to develop Strategic Creative Briefs that clearly define assignments
• Thoroughly brief creative, social media, traditional media, production, merchandising, public relations, sponsorship, and trade show teams on all assignments
• Apply project management tactics to communicate objectives, identify milestones, establish priorities, anticipate challenges, hold colleagues accountable and own the desired outcome
• Preview work in development, ensuring alignment with overarching objectives and encouraging expansion of ideas and creative strategy best practices
• Be willing to step out of assigned role to assist and lead other team members
• Assume the leadership role when presenting to segment and global key stakeholders, establishing the purpose of the meeting, supporting colleagues who are presenting various materials, facilitating constructive conversations and recapping outcomes for all attendees
• Keep apprised of all relevant product, competitor, industry, and market developments and shares these insights with colleagues working with the segment and global key stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or Business Administration AND a minimum of 3 years advertising or marketing work experience
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, persuade and positively interact with a wide variety of people
• Proven account leadership experience
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and database programs
• Experience with various creative disciplines from retail merchandising (online/in-store), web, as well as traditional media and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Previous advertising agency account management experience
• Experience in the segment’s industry

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits