Account Manager

HG OverviewHamster Garage is a partner management agency based in Chicago. Our expertise spans across the partnerships and affiliates channel, encompassing affiliate marketing, brand partnerships, podcasts, influencer marketing, and more. We work with leading brands that are in a high-growth phase, like Airbnb, Canva, Uber, Brex, Masterclass, etc.HG is a newer (established mid-2019), lean, and growth-minded agency working with innovative brands to meet their acquisition needs. We’re growing fast and looking to add team members to grow with the agency, and we need talented marketing professionals to help us leave our mark on the industry.Role Overview‍We're seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead our affiliate and influencer marketing initiatives to drive portfolio growth. As a key member of our management team, you'll develop new business opportunities, lead strategic client relationships, and partner directly with leadership on company initiatives.Based in Chicago with flexible remote arrangements available, this role offers unique exposure to both partnership marketing strategy and agency building. Working directly with our Affiliate Account Directors and founders, you'll help drive meaningful growth for global brands and innovative startups in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.What We Are Looking ForExperience working with Fortune 500 or VC-funded brands in their previous positions is strongly preferredExperience working with enterprise-level accounts, operating in multiple regions across the globeSelf-starter who is willing to teach younger staff while also learning about HG’s approach to partner marketingPassionate about client management and able to multitask between clients without sacrificing qualityVery detail-oriented and tactical to execute client initiativesIs able to find creative solutions to client needsWorks well in a team environment, is team and culture-focused, and can help foster a collaborative and fun working environmentExceptional project managementExcellent written and verbal skills. There will be a great deal of coordination through email and calls, so it is imperative to represent HG in the most professional and competent manner possibleStrong analytical skills and comprehension skills. We work with a lot of data and need to be able to extrapolate and summarize data to optimize and make decisions to present to our clients, so a strong understanding of Microsoft Excel is neededKPI driven and results-orientedExperience with Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus. There will be many instances that require presenting our work to clients, which will require creating decks as client deliverablesDisplays accountability, always meeting deadlines and keeping commitmentsAbility to work independentlyResourcefulness is vital to this position. There will be many scenarios that require the Senior Account Manager to be able to research solutions independently for discussion purposes with the client and HG teamExperience with third-party affiliate tracking platforms like Impact Radius, ShareASale, Partnerize, PartnerStack, etc.Operational and process focused. As a young agency, we’re looking for someone who can help us build out processes that scale across multiple accountsWhat You Will DoDelivering results for the client by bringing creative and well-thought-out ideas, effectively managing the team’s deliverables on key client objectives, and monitoring the performance of those objectivesAssist with business development efforts and go-to-market to help HG grow and sell workUnderstand the client’s goals and objectivesFormulate and/or assist in the execution of strategies that will help achieve the client’s goals, and be able to articulate and engage with the client on the specifics of the strategyBe able to set clear expectations with a clientLead strategic partner recruitmentManage a team of Account Managers and AssociatesEffectively communicate performance and strategic direction for the program to the client and HG team membersEnsure executional excellence across the teamBe prepared to present, justify, and defend all recommendations to the clientProvide recommendations for scale and/or efficiency within campaignsDevelop, grow, and maintain strong strategic relationships with high-value partners in the client’s programFormulate and test new tactics, which can involve testing performance outside of traditional affiliatesTeach, mentor, and direct younger staff members across the account to execute tasksMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 3 years of affiliate experience for Account Manager and 5 years for Senior Account ManagerDirect affiliate marketing experience requiredKnowledge of Affiliate Networks or SaaS platforms (e.g., ShareASale, Commission Junction, Impact) requiredBachelor’s degreeAbility to travel up to 10%Intermediate Excel capabilities and comfortable with formatting, formulas, and customizing reports using VLOOKUPs and SUMIFWhy Work With Hamster Garage?A place where ambition meets imp