Associate Account Manager (Entry Level)

Job description

At elk Marketing, we’re a fast-growing digital agency serving brands like HexClad, Burt's Bees Baby, and Built Bar with sharp, high-performance SEO, Paid Search, and Paid Social strategies.

We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Associate Account Manager (AAM) who’s eager to learn the ropes of digital marketing and client service. This is a true entry-level role for someone just starting their career.

As an AAM at elk, you’ll get exposure to more than just Account work. You might help prepare slides for client calls, assist with project management, create follow-ups, QA SEO content, help with a design project, or support the CEO with a one-off project. Our AAMs work cross-functionally with nearly every team, providing them with a well-rounded foundation in digital marketing and insight into how a high-performing agency operates.

In Your First 30 Days:

Meet your team and onboard with our tools, systems, and processes

Learn basic project management across paid media, SEO, and development

Learn how we communicate with our internal teams and clients, including deck building

Shadow client calls and take notes for the lead Account Executive

By Day 60

Own one or more recurring internal projects (e.g. content calendar updates, assigning content, updating the Paid Media roster, etc.)

Preparing client decks ahead of syncs with minimal oversight

Confidently tracking action items, due dates, and next steps in Asana

By Day 90

Manage timelines for deliverables across 2–4 client accounts

Communicate directly with clients via email, in Slack, and on calls

Demonstrate a strong understanding of our campaign planning and content calendar process

Show confidence in managing multiple deadlines across internal and external teams

Your Day-to-Day

Build and format client-facing decks and materials

QA client assets before they go live (landing pages, ads, strategy decks, etc.)

Keep projects and deliverables organized and moving in Asana

Take notes during internal or client calls and track next steps

Coordinate internal resources and manage project timelines

Have 0-1 years of experience in account coordination, project management, marketing, or a similar role

Are incredibly organized and can manage multiple projects at once

Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and on client facing calls

Take initiative and feel comfortable figuring things out while managing competing priorities

Are eager to learn how performance marketing, creative, dev, and client services work together

Are comfortable working remotely and managing your own time in a fast-paced agency environment

Have experience using Asana, Google Workspace, Slack

Are a team player who enjoys coordinating with other members on projects and is willing to assist others when needed

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Elk Marketing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment-At-Will: Employment with Elk Marketing LLC is at-will. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check / Eligibility to Work: Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and compliance with other pre-employment requirements as permitted by law.

Salary Transparency: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith and are subject to change based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.