Account Coordinator

Location: Columbus, Ohio (on site)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 26 of the top markets in the U.S. Our commitment to innovation has differentiated OBM as a leader in the Out-of-Home industry and driven the development of our sister company, IKE Smart City, a company that is blazing the way in smart city initiatives with our interactive digital kiosk, IKE. We are widely known as a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow. We value our associates and have created an environment of inclusion, respect, and fun. We hire and reward top-notch talent who contribute to our unique culture and shared vision. OBM and IKE Smart City are experiencing momentous growth, almost tripling in size over the past two years, and we start and end each day excited about the work we do together and the new challenges ahead. Learn more at www.orangebarrelmedia.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

An Account Coordinator (AC) is an entry-level position that supports the job functions and administration of an Account Executive (AE). This role will be your starting point for a dynamic and rewarding sales career at Orange Barrel Media. The Associate Account Coordinator often serves as a conduit for internal communications between departments and performs day-to-day tasks to ensure the smooth operations of the sales team. ACs will acquire on-the-job training and skills that can lead to advancement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Inventory Management: Maintain and update sales inventory, ensuring accurate availability for advertising campaigns.
Campaign Support and Tracking: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of client campaigns, tracking their progress, and ensuring timely delivery of results.
Proposal and Contracting Duties: Collaborate with Account Executives to prepare proposals, draft contracts, and manage client agreements.
Client Interaction: Shadow Account Executives during client presentations and meetings, both virtually and in-person, to understand client needs and sales strategies.
Event Coordination: Help coordinate and attend industry events, social functions, and meetings with advertising agencies and brands across the U.S.
Ad Hoc Project Management: Lead and assist on various special projects that support the sales and marketing teams, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are achieved.

About You:

You are highly organized and excel at managing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that proposals, contracts, and communications are precise and error-free.
You are a clear and concise communicator, able to convey information effectively to both internal teams and clients.
You work well under pressure and are able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
You are a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues across departments.

Skills preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
Strong written communication skills: You are comfortable writing for various audiences, from internal stakeholders to external clients.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: You have a strong command of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and are able to create polished presentations and track key sales data.
Experience in project management or related organizational roles is a plus.

This is a full-time exempt position. This role is also eligible for commission. OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, and expense account.