Account Project Manager

Company: Detroit Tigers
Location: Detroit, MI 48201 (Midtown area)

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The Account Project Manager is responsible for managing strategic marketing project initiatives from the identification of need through implementation and evaluation. This person will be the liaison between the marketing team and the requestor and will ensure the initial objective is achieved. Projects managed could include the following: creative development (logos, collateral, print ads, etc.), email, SMS, direct mail and social campaigns, event-based marketing and others.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead marketing initiatives by translating strategic project objectives into impactful deliverables that maintain brand equity through quality

Manage all projects from identification of need to implementation and evaluation

Define and manage project management processes, standards, templates and best practices

Utilize project management tools to oversee multiple projects at a time with varying requirements and complexities

Resolve resource conflicts by prioritizing projects

Establish and manage project schedules to ensure deadlines are met

Serve as the liaison to requestors, identifying their marketing requirements, objectives and budget

Interpret and represent all requests to the campaign planning team and assist with the formulation of strategies

Represent the recommended marketing approach to the requestor

Manage communication between the requestor and marketing team, route items for feedback and track all approvals

Manage project schedules and budgets

Track and report budget and performance on a project and overall basis

Assist with the creation of campaign effectiveness reporting and make recommendations for improvement

Stay abreast of online and traditional marketing best practices, trends and regulations and provide consultation

Assist Vice President of Marketing with select projects, programs and initiatives. Supplemental Job Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned

Undertake administration tasks as needed or directed

All other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field

Minimum three (3) years related experience preferably in an agency environment

Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards

Highly organized, self-directed business style, with strong ability to prioritize

Excellent logical reasoning, multi-tasking and analytical skills

Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills both verbal and written

Strong initiative/self-motivated

Excellent people skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment and with a wide range of people

Preferred Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry Working Conditions:

Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Exposure to moderate noise level

Frequent visual/auditory attention