Client Services Account Manager, Attractions, Destinations, & Sports

Client Services Account Manager, Attractions, Destinations, & Sports 

AKA NYC is a New York City based, award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results. 

We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences. Our client roster includes Broadway’s biggest shows, world-renowned institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, vibrant attractions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and dynamic sports organizations like the New York Red Bulls. From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections. 

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Client Services team. This individual will liaise with all departments to provide strategy and planning across multiple attractions and destination accounts. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Arts & Culture, the Account Manager is a full-time exempt position that is based in New York City.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support Account Directors in delivering excellent client service, ensuring that all client requests are handled in a timely manner, aiming for same-day response.
• Manage project timelines to ensure prompt delivery of campaigns through completion with multiple teams and workflows.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with clients and external stakeholders to ensure excellent perception of AKA and our work within the industry.
• Translate briefs into action to disseminate to internal teams, monitor progress throughout the agency, and ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with Creative Studio to promote efficient and streamlined collaborative work across departments.
• Assist in running effective client meetings with a prepared agenda, ensuring that clear goals and action items are agreed, and outstanding items have appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure weekly billing takes place on your accounts and support Account Directors or Lead in managing budgets.
• Anticipate peak periods and potential workflow issues, managing up to Account Directors or leadership team with recommendations and solutions to manage your workload.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3-5 years of experience as a client account executive or related role (ideally servicing the arts, destination, and entertainment industry).
• Ability to manage client relationships and expectations.
• Can anticipate and deliver against client needs.
• An entrepreneurial spirit; proven record for being a self-starter, proactive, and the ability to work autonomously.
• A natural problem-solver.
• Someone who can lead and develop strategies on behalf of our clients.
• Understands and delivers against financial goals. 
• Knowledge of local NYC and global ticketed events and attractions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS PowerPoint and Excel, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of Asana a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary between $64,350 - $84,999, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive healthcare & dental—100% employer-paid for employees 
• Generous PTO policy, plus ½-day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days
• Hybrid work model—a balance of in-office collaboration (minimum three days) and flexibility
• Continuous growth & learning—annual Training & Development fund to sharpen your skills
• Financial wellness perks—student loan repayment or tuition assistance based on tenure
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks to support growing families
• Sabbatical opportunities—recharge and return inspired with paid time off for long-term employees
• A pet-friendly office—because great ideas come with great company 

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion
At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. 

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.