Industry: Advertising – Account Management Job Title: Account Supervisor Description: The ideal candidate is an independent thinker and proactive self-starter with an imagination and strong drive to succeed. Mid- to senior-level account management position responsible for servicing selected agency clients and managing account executives. Minimum 5-7 years experience as an Account Supervisor in an advertising/marketing agency or equivalent experience environment. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent relevant experience. Job Status: Full Time Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Job Summary: The Account Supervisor’s primary role is to manage the development and delivery of Ramey marketing and promotional services using exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and effective leadership skills. The Account Supervisor must efficiently balance multiple tasks while effectively directing cross-functional Agency teams. The Account Supervisor actively contributes to leading the communication of ideas, projects and agency points of view as well as actively contributes to growing the client’s business. This position will be accountable for all client initiatives and ultimately responsible for positive client satisfaction. You’ll be expected to lead, manage internal groups, apply strategies, and build client relationships that result in effective and efficient advertising/integrated marketing communications.
Industry Experience Required: Primary – Corporate Communications, Brand Development and Integrated Marketing; Secondary – Health Care, Financial Services
Overview: Responsibilities, skills and requirements include: • Key client service contact on all brands – lead in building and maintaining agency/client relationship • Manage client communication and oversee management of day-to-day client needs • Collaborate and coordinate with strategist in leading discovery sessions to understand brands • Write concise and creative briefs/strategies • Actively generate and manage new business initiatives • Track and manage client billing and budget requirements • Guide internal agency process and be able to integrate with all departments and various dynamics • Experience managing outside media relationships – both with digital media and traditional partners • Clear understanding and solid background working in all mediums including digital advertising environments • Proven ability to supervise, mentor and guide a team of driven individuals • Strategic thinker with a passion for branding, advertising and integrated marketing • Must be willing to travel primarily, but not limited to, the Southeast region
Please send resumés to: HR Manager – rpenson@tra.net
Ramey client David Hoster, CEO of EastGroup Properties, was featured in a recent issue of Portfolio magazine, where he spoke about his company’s real estate portfolio and its strategy in the current economy. As the article pointed out, Hoster “helped steer EastGroup to its 117th consecutive quarterly dividend…and to its consistent out-performance of its industrial peer group.”
The Ramey Agency is now featured on the Web site This Ain’t No Disco (It’s Where We Work), which offers a curated look at the interior design of creative agencies around the world. Vote for us or leave a comment! Ramey’s interior will also be featured in the upcoming book, “Where We Work,” showcasing 45 of the world’s most inspiring work environments. It’s due out in stores and online April 2010.
Ramey president Jack Garner is featured in the January 2010 issue of Northside Sun Magazine. Ramey client Betsy Bradley, director of the Mississippi Museum of Art, says in the article, “I think that Jack Garner is one of the most versatile and interesting artists working in Mississippi today.” Download the article here: January_NorthsideSun_Jack.
Two Ramey hotel clients have been named to the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, which represents the best places to stay in the world, selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. The Alluvian hotel is one of our favorite places when visiting client Viking Range – or just for a weekend getaway. And our friends at Blackberry Farm, for whom we managed editorial tours 2004-2006, run an extraordinary property where we go to escape. A warm congratulations to all of our colleagues at both properties for this well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to our clients at Mississippi Development Authority, Gov. Haley Barbour and MDA Executive Director Gray Swoope, for landing one of the region’s juiciest economic development announcements – Schulz GMBH – which will create 500 new jobs over five years. Read the full press release.
“The Blues Marathon has made its mark nationally in a short time,” according to a piece in this week’s Clarion-Ledger. The event, now in its third year, attracts 2,000+ visitors from around the world. Ramey salutes its client, Blue Cross Blue Shield, for its vision and leadership with the marathon. Ramey has provided pro-bono marketing support for the Blues Marathon since the event launched in 2008.
A recent study published in the Wall Street Journal ranked The Ramey Agency’s home base as “the seventh-merriest state in the nation.” As the WSJ writer noted, “Bring us a plate of whatever they’re serving.” Our other office locations fared well, too. Tennessee was ranked 4th and Arkansas was 18th.
At The Ramey Agency’s recent holiday party, two employees received X Club awards. Ramey launched X Club to recognize those staff members who have been with the agency 10 years or longer. Mark Moore got his XX for 20 years of service, and Ted Hill reached his 10 year anniversary. Congratulations! Ramey now has 5 employees with over 10 years of service, and 3 employees with over 20 years under their belts.
We had our annual Christmas Party at the Viking Cooking School in Ridgeland last night. A fun time was had by all, some of which we’ll share with you and some of which we’ll keep to ourselves. Everyone went home with a prize, and Anne-Lauren went home with the grand prize – a night at the Westin in Memphis and $150 towards dinner at Sole Restaurant & Raw Bar.
