Job Description
Oh, hello there, wearer of many hats.
Funday is a full service agency made up of people who are friendly and hardworking in equal measure. Inspired by an unrelenting belief that having fun is integral to creativity, we like to say we’re all about fun and brains. You know, that sweet spot between where pretty and performance meet and where insight and imagination produce the entirely unexpected? That’s where we thrive.
Senior Engagement Manager
We are looking for an experienced account manager who is also skilled in project management; this role is a hybrid, and we need someone who has a diverse skill set that bridges the project and account worlds. One minute you’ll discuss the details of a project’s deliverables with the creative team and the next, you’ll be talking budgets with your client. These roles aren’t always combined, but when they are, it’s pretty fun.
You will be expected to run your own account(s), and work with team members at all levels. Our clients and our team members are scattered around the globe. We’re a smaller group, so everyone gets their hands dirty. You’ll always be working with a team who has a passion for great work, including creatives, strategists and technologists who will help you push the work forward.
Location: You’ll work remotely from anywhere in BC, AB or ON.
What you’ll do
Account Management Responsibilities - A strong account manager takes the time to understand the client and their business and can even anticipate their needs. They are the bridge between the client and our internal team; they ensure clear communication between both sides and have the tough conversations when necessary.
Act as the primary contact for projects between the client, team, and vendors
Identify opportunities to deliver on client’s needs or to solve problems
Build positive working relationships with key client teams
Understand and anticipate clients’ short and long-term goals, as well as their competition
Manage issues in a professional and timely manner, finding solutions and consensus among all parties
Project Management Responsibilities - A strong project manager takes the time to understand what it is the client needs so they can take that information back to the team and communicate it in a way that they can easily get to creating the magic. They are very organized and scheduled but can stop everything and switch directions at the drop of a hat.
Ensure everything is in place to run and execute a project on time and within budget
Translate the clients’ needs into a language the team understands to get the work done
Conduct thorough scoping, planning, costing, and timing of projects
Oversee the entire delivery and execution process, ensuring and facilitating effective team communication and collaboration
Own, facilitate, document, and disseminate outcomes for meetings
Manage development priorities and timelines
Manage creative activities and client reviews
Communicate project status/risks to stakeholders
Identify, document, and communicate issues and changes that may affect the project
What you’ll need to succeed
5-7 years of progressive experience in a marketing/advertising agency, in an account and/or project management role required; at least 3 years of that experience being in a hybrid accounts and project management role
Proven ability to move between the accounts and project worlds
Proven ability to grow client accounts
Experience working in an inter-agency setting is an asset
Adept at managing multiple clients and projects with heavily matrixed teams
Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from planning to execution
Attention to detail and strong organizational and people management skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Flexibility when faced with changing priorities or circumstances
Experience with project management and issue tracking tools
Experience with budgeting and resource management
Experience managing project teams including deliverables, timelines, and internal prioritization
Experience managing all aspects of conversations with clients, including project intake, briefing, longer term planning, and challenging conversations
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
You’ll want to read this part
Where you live & can work matters: If you live in Canada, are able to work here, and you are in one of these provinces: BC, AB, or ON - please apply! Otherwise, we’re sorry, we’re not set up to support staff outside of these regions.
Lots of postings - only 1 role
We post the same role in multiple locations to help us cast a wide net.
Applying to each location for a posting will not increase your chances. Now that we've saved you some time, go do something fun!
This posting is for an existing vacancy we are looking to fill immediately and not a prospective future role (i.e. we’re saying this isn’t a ghost job).
Cover Letter: Feel free to include one if you feel there's something not apparent in your resume that you'd like to provide context/detail for; otherwise, it's not required.
Come be a Funatic
We believe you won’t perform at your best if you’re not having fun. And you can’t have fun if you’re not performing. We believe this creates the best client + agency relationships and is the best way to make great work.
We believe in respect, inclusivity, kindness, equity, and equality. We want to make a positive impact. We believe that collaboration is the fun part of being at work. We strive to create a culture in which “we” is more important than “me”.
Apart from loving terrible fun puns, we’re also 100% remote, and that might not appeal to everyone – but if you value flexibility, it’s perfect.
Join us.
Funday is a full service agency made up of people who are friendly and hardworking in equal measure. Inspired by an unrelenting belief that having fun is integral to creativity, we like to say we’re all about fun and brains. You know, that sweet spot between where pretty and performance meet and where insight and imagination produce the entirely unexpected? That’s where we thrive.
Senior Engagement Manager
We are looking for an experienced account manager who is also skilled in project management; this role is a hybrid, and we need someone who has a diverse skill set that bridges the project and account worlds. One minute you’ll discuss the details of a project’s deliverables with the creative team and the next, you’ll be talking budgets with your client. These roles aren’t always combined, but when they are, it’s pretty fun.
You will be expected to run your own account(s), and work with team members at all levels. Our clients and our team members are scattered around the globe. We’re a smaller group, so everyone gets their hands dirty. You’ll always be working with a team who has a passion for great work, including creatives, strategists and technologists who will help you push the work forward.
Location: You’ll work remotely from anywhere in BC, AB or ON.
What you’ll do
Account Management Responsibilities - A strong account manager takes the time to understand the client and their business and can even anticipate their needs. They are the bridge between the client and our internal team; they ensure clear communication between both sides and have the tough conversations when necessary.
Act as the primary contact for projects between the client, team, and vendors
Identify opportunities to deliver on client’s needs or to solve problems
Build positive working relationships with key client teams
Understand and anticipate clients’ short and long-term goals, as well as their competition
Manage issues in a professional and timely manner, finding solutions and consensus among all parties
Project Management Responsibilities - A strong project manager takes the time to understand what it is the client needs so they can take that information back to the team and communicate it in a way that they can easily get to creating the magic. They are very organized and scheduled but can stop everything and switch directions at the drop of a hat.
Ensure everything is in place to run and execute a project on time and within budget
Translate the clients’ needs into a language the team understands to get the work done
Conduct thorough scoping, planning, costing, and timing of projects
Oversee the entire delivery and execution process, ensuring and facilitating effective team communication and collaboration
Own, facilitate, document, and disseminate outcomes for meetings
Manage development priorities and timelines
Manage creative activities and client reviews
Communicate project status/risks to stakeholders
Identify, document, and communicate issues and changes that may affect the project
What you’ll need to succeed
5-7 years of progressive experience in a marketing/advertising agency, in an account and/or project management role required; at least 3 years of that experience being in a hybrid accounts and project management role
Proven ability to move between the accounts and project worlds
Proven ability to grow client accounts
Experience working in an inter-agency setting is an asset
Adept at managing multiple clients and projects with heavily matrixed teams
Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from planning to execution
Attention to detail and strong organizational and people management skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Flexibility when faced with changing priorities or circumstances
Experience with project management and issue tracking tools
Experience with budgeting and resource management
Experience managing project teams including deliverables, timelines, and internal prioritization
Experience managing all aspects of conversations with clients, including project intake, briefing, longer term planning, and challenging conversations
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
You’ll want to read this part
Where you live & can work matters: If you live in Canada, are able to work here, and you are in one of these provinces: BC, AB, or ON - please apply! Otherwise, we’re sorry, we’re not set up to support staff outside of these regions.
Lots of postings - only 1 role
We post the same role in multiple locations to help us cast a wide net.
Applying to each location for a posting will not increase your chances. Now that we've saved you some time, go do something fun!
This posting is for an existing vacancy we are looking to fill immediately and not a prospective future role (i.e. we’re saying this isn’t a ghost job).
Cover Letter: Feel free to include one if you feel there's something not apparent in your resume that you'd like to provide context/detail for; otherwise, it's not required.
Come be a Funatic
We believe you won’t perform at your best if you’re not having fun. And you can’t have fun if you’re not performing. We believe this creates the best client + agency relationships and is the best way to make great work.
We believe in respect, inclusivity, kindness, equity, and equality. We want to make a positive impact. We believe that collaboration is the fun part of being at work. We strive to create a culture in which “we” is more important than “me”.
Apart from loving terrible fun puns, we’re also 100% remote, and that might not appeal to everyone – but if you value flexibility, it’s perfect.
Join us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Account & Project Manager (Advertising Agency) position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.
