Associate, Client Partnerships

As an Associate, Client Partnerships at WONGDOODY Seattle, you’ll be managing a wide array of retail campaigns while serving as a key communicator between the agency and a major telecom Client. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project flows, maintaining project timelines, coordinating meetings, and supporting internal creative processes. You're also empowered to provide insight and guidance to enhance our creative work, ensuring it aligns with Client briefs and expectations.

To apply for the Associate, Client Partnerships role at WONGDOODY, you typically need a Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field, along with at least 2 years of account management experience in an agency or marketing-related firm. Familiarity with retail marketing communications and a willingness to learn new software tools will also be beneficial.

Communication skills are crucial for the Associate, Client Partnerships position at WONGDOODY. As the main point of contact for Clients, you’ll need to convey ideas clearly, manage expectations effectively, and maintain open channels of communication within the agency and with Clients. Your ability to foster strong relationships will significantly contribute to the success of Client campaigns.

In your role as Associate, Client Partnerships at WONGDOODY, you will work on a variety of retail marketing communications projects. This includes managing the development and execution of campaigns in both print and digital formats, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet the objectives of the telecom Client. You'll be involved in numerous campaigns, gaining hands-on experience across different types of marketing materials.

WONGDOODY offers a competitive salary range of $68k-$72k for the Associate, Client Partnerships position, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes great medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with company match, extended holidays, flexible summer hours, and volunteer time off. We prioritize your well-being and work-life balance, making WONGDOODY a fantastic workplace.

When answering this question, highlight your experience with managing multiple projects, specifying tools you've used for scheduling and tracking progress. Discuss your ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and how you've communicated with clients and team members throughout the process.

To effectively respond, share a specific example where you dealt with a challenging client interaction. Focus on your problem-solving skills, the communication strategies used, and how you worked to resolve the issue while maintaining professionalism and the client relationship.

In your answer, discuss the importance of attention to detail and using checklists to ensure all requirements are met. Mention processes such as reviewing work against project briefs, cross-team collaboration, and seeking feedback during project development to maintain high quality.

Here, express your interest in the specific challenges and responsibilities of the role. Mention WONGDOODY's culture and reputation for creativity, and align your own career aspirations with the company's goals in creating impactful human experiences.

Discuss your approach to stakeholder management, emphasizing clear communication, regular updates, and creating a structure for feedback. Give an example of a time you successfully navigated complex relationships and ensured all parties were informed and satisfied.

Share your perspective on teamwork, underlining the value of collaboration in producing successful campaigns. Use examples that illustrate how team dynamics enhance creativity, problem-solving, and project efficiency.

Outline a specific campaign you led, detailing its objectives, your role in managing it, the creative process, and the outcomes. Ensure you include metrics or feedback to showcase its success.

Mention credible sources like industry journals, blogs, podcasts, and professional networks. Discuss the importance of continuous learning and how staying updated informs your work and decision-making.

Answer by explaining your approach to evaluating creative deliverables. Discuss how you look for alignment with the project brief, ensure that client needs are met, and provide constructive feedback to enhance creativity.

List the project management tools you've used, such as Smartsheet, Workfront, or others, and describe your proficiency in each. Highlight how these tools helped you streamline workflows and improve team efficiency.