Job Description:
Role Summary/Purpose:
We're looking for an account management leader with internal or external creative agency experience to join our growing team. Goldmind Creative is Synchrony's in-house full-service agency.
The Account Management team at Goldmind Creative builds strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering solution-focused support throughout the creative process. We grasp clients' business goals, industry landscape, and challenges, acting as the
central connector to drive growth through strategic storytelling and creative insight. As translators, diplomats, and therapists, we navigate diverse perspectives and resolve challenges. With an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset, we serve as trusted partners who build genuine relationships, champion great work, and ensure all client deliverables exceed expectations.
Our Way of Working
We're proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you will be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Essential Responsibilities:
Relationship Manager: Owns and manages the daily client relationship. Sets expectations and supports creative team, ensuring client ask and creative solutions align. Serves as an extension of client by providing creative guidance and feedback through the lens of the client's needs.
Briefing & Collaboration: Writes creative briefs. Works with creative strategy, creative, project management and integrated production.
Facilitates and translates feedback loops between client and agency
Problem Solver: Expertly handles unexpected client concerns or internal challenges. Maintains calm and keeps things moving forward
Manager of People: Can lead and coach a team, ensure accountability, troubleshoot when needed and drive a strategic-thinking and creative culture
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Journalism or Communications OR in lieu of degree a high school diploma and 10+ years of work experience as an account/project manager in a fast-paced, creative agency environment
5+ years of account management experience in a fast-paced creative agency environment
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:
Experience within health and wellness marketing preferred
Digital Marketing Fluency: Strong understanding of core digital channels (SEO/SEM, paid social, email) to strategically challenge recommendations, audit agency performance, and ask the right questions
Field of study in Marketing, Business or Communications preferred
Clear and articulate verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Extremely detailed oriented and organized
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional work ethic
Enthusiastic towards colleagues and clients
Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team toward a comment goal
Must be highly articulate with excellent client-facing skills
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment in high-stakes situations
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of the creative process and detailed knowledge of level of effort required for various deliverables
Proficient in Workfront, a project/workflow management software
Grade/Level: 10
The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Our Commitment:
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
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If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
Job Family Group:
Marketing
