Account Manager, Advancement Marketing Services

We use cookies to provide the best possible experience on our site. If you do not agree to accept these cookies simply close this window. What are cookies and how do we use them? Click Here Continue View All Jobs Company Web Site Make a difference in a sector that matters to us all EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education. Sign Up For Job Alerts If you are an EAB employee, please use your work email address to sign up or apply. Account Manager, Advancement Marketing Services Location: Washington, D.C. Number: 609343 Job Category: Professional Services Job Department: Enrollment Services Job Family: Partner Services Job Type: Full Time Level: Experienced Apply About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Account Manager, Advancement Marketing Services The Account Manager serves as the day-to-day contact with college and university advancement or development professionals and is responsible for managing the execution of direct marketing campaigns designed to meet the institution’s fundraising objectives.  The Account Manager works in cooperation with the Account Team, ensuring timely and accurate deployment of all marketing campaigns (paper and online). The title of this role within EAB will be Account Manager, Advancement Marketing Services. This hire may be based in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and cultivate relationships with clients in collaboration with Strategic Leader (SL) that will include the following functions:  Assist in leading meetings and conference calls with clients  Define and lead clients to appropriate, cost-effective renewal and up-sell opportunities Develop proposals and written presentations for clients; participate in client presentation of the deliverables Present and lead clients to solid fundraising direct marketing strategies within the array of Advancement Marketing Services Collaborate with internal departments and oversee execution of direct marketing campaigns, including creative content, list and targeting, and client reporting/analysis Develop understanding of client goals and communicate goals to account team Own and execute administrative tasks daily in support of client marketing campaigns; coordinate and schedule meetings Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 2+ years experience managing client relationships or fundraising as a primary responsibility; direct response marketing, higher education and account management experience, strongly preferred Proven customer service and communication skills Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with accelerating priorities Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Ideal Qualifications: 2+ years experience in direct response marketing (especially in annual giving), higher education and account management ... (truncated, view full listing at source)