Account Manager

Account Manager

IMC Licensing

Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

An Account Manager reports to the Director of Client Services. S/he owns the management of their assigned licensee programs and communicates directly with Clients, usually at the Associate/Brand Manager level. Also supports IMC’s marketing efforts.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

An Account Manager’s responsibilities include:

  • Develop an understanding of the needs of the licensee, client/brand owner, and retailer, and serve as a liaison between licensor and licensee
  • Coordinates the product development and approval process
  • Develop deep brand knowledge to carry a brand’s essence, visual identity, and quality standards through all aspects of product development
  • Thoroughly proof each submission (i.e. product, packaging, sales sheets, POS, etc.), making sure that it is free from error before submitting for client review
  • Maintain licensee files and track work in IMC’s database
  • Serve as day-to-day contact for licensees
  • Manage status calls between licensees and IMC
  • Assist in quarterly royalty reporting procedures, including communication with licensees regarding projections, sales submissions and payment collection
  • Project management for special creative projects, such as style guides, brand standards, licensee summits, portfolio compilations, etc.
  • Collaborate with other IMC Licensing professionals, including updates on product development and submission issues, visual asset review, and making recommendations for improvement of materials and procedures
  • Manage the day-to-day needs of executed licensing programs and consult with/engage other IMC Licensing professionals as needed to ensure programs are maximized
  • Maintain knowledge of current industry, category and licensing trends, specifically as it relates to product development and quality assurance issues- Assist in quarterly royalty reporting procedures, including communication with licensees regarding projections, sales submissions and payment collection
  • Research within the licensing industry and potential brand extension categories for our clients
  • Design/create PowerPoint presentations
  • Assist with the execution of IMC’s marketing-related projects and tactics
  • Serve as day-to-day contact for design/website agency and freelancers
  • Assist with administrative tasks

Key Competencies For An Account Manager

  • Project Management – multiple complex projects, initiatives, and audiences
  • Communication – oral and written to multiple audiences including sophisticated brand owners
  • Detail Orientation – extreme attention to detail and willingness to satisfy client’s expectations for perfection
  • Relationship Management and Service Orientation – ability to empathize with the needs of IMC, its clients and licensees to ensure all are begin fulfilled in an appropriate manner.
  • Ability to achieve great results through others.
  • Energy & Ambition – a drive to succeed in your work and with IMC Licensing.

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher.
2-3 years of experience in account management.
Candidate should be based in Louisville, KY.
Office is located at 200 York Street, Louisville, KY 40203.
This is a full-time position.
IMC operates on a hybrid schedule of time in office and remote.

Apply Link: https://imclicensing.com/careers/imc-account-manager/