Account Manager, Advertising

Company Description: Barchart is a leading provider of market data and services to the global financial, media, and commodity industries. Our diversified client base trusts Barchart’s innovative Solutions across data, software, and technology to power their operations from front to back office, while our Media brands enable financial and commodity professionals to make informed decisions through web content, news, and publications. Role Description: Barchart is hiring an Account Manager, Advertising to join our growing team and report to our Head of Accounts. As our advertiser base continues to expand, we’re looking for someone who can take ownership of a portfolio of accounts and deliver an exceptional client experience from campaign planning through renewal. In this role, you’ll serve as the day-to-day point of contact for advertisers across Barchart’s media properties, including brokerages, exchanges, ETF issuers, public companies, fintechs, financial education providers, and non-endemic brands. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their goals and turn them into effective campaigns, collaborating with Barchart’s creative and content teams to bring those ideas to life. You’ll oversee campaign execution, keep projects and deliverables on track, and build strong relationships that lead to long‑term partnerships and renewals. This role is ideal for someone with a few years of experience in account management, advertising, customer success, or a related field who is ready to take on greater ownership and responsibility. Location: Chicago or Detroit preferred; remote candidates will also be considered. Your first week will be spent at Barchart’s headquarters in downtown Chicago. Chicago- and Detroit-based employees work in the office twice per week. Remote employees should plan to spend one week in either office every one to three months. All required business travel is fully reimbursed. Responsibilities Own and manage a portfolio of advertiser accounts across Barchart’s media properties. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, providing a responsive, polished, and detail‑oriented experience. Build strong relationships with senior advertising and marketing executives and become a trusted partner for their campaigns. Understand client objectives and develop thoughtful campaign concepts and recommendations that go beyond simply fulfilling an order. Brief and coordinate with Barchart’s creative and content teams to execute campaigns across relevant channels. Manage campaign timelines, assets, approvals, deliverables, and other details across multiple accounts simultaneously. Ensure campaigns launch accurately, on time, and according to client expectations. Proactively communicate campaign updates, needs, opportunities, and next steps with clients. Identify opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and expand client relationships. Manage the renewal process with the goal of retaining and growing advertiser accounts. Maintain organized account records and ensure important details and deadlines do not fall through the cracks. Qualifications 3+ years of professional experience in account management, advertising, customer success, media, marketing, or a related client‑facing role. Exceptional communication and relationship‑management skills, particularly when working with senior‑level clients. Highly organized with the ability to manage numerous accounts, campaigns, deadlines, and deliverables at the same time. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing a polished client experience. Responsive and proactive communication style with the ability to anticipate client needs. Creative instincts and the ability to translate client objectives into thoughtful campaign ideas and recommendations. Comfortable collaborating across creative, content, sales, and other internal teams. Ability to take ownership of client relationships and campaign execution from initial planning through renewal. Knowledge of financial markets, advertising, or financial media is a plus, but not required. We can teach the markets; strong client service, organization, and creative thinking are essential. Compensation The base salary for this position is $80,000–$90,000, plus commission on account renewals. Barchart also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: PPO medical insurance, with Barchart covering the majority of the premium and employees contributing a fixed monthly amount. Company-paid life and AD&D insurance. 401(k) with a guaranteed 3% company contribution beginning after six months of employment, plus discretionary profit sharing. Two weeks of paid time off during the first year. Paid sick leave. Ten paid company holidays. Paid parental leave. Full reimbursement for required business travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Barchart