Advertising Agency Account Manager

This role is an in-office position in Tucson, AZ.

About Us

Estrada Advertising is a full-service advertising agency in Tucson, Arizona, helping businesses and organizations build strong brands and achieve measurable results. We bring together strategy, creative, media, and digital advertising to develop integrated marketing campaigns tailored to each client's goals.

We believe the best work comes from strong partnerships. By becoming an extension of our clients' teams, we develop thoughtful marketing solutions that address real business challenges, strengthen brands, and deliver results.

We're looking for an experienced, strategic, and proactive Account Manager who can build trusted client relationships, guide integrated campaigns, and help our clients—and our agency—grow.

About You

As an Account Manager, you'll take ownership of client accounts from strategy through execution, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and the driving force behind their advertising campaigns. You'll develop a deep understanding of each client's business and goals, help shape marketing strategies, and lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns across creative, traditional media, and digital advertising.

You'll manage the entire process—from developing campaign recommendations and coordinating creative development to building media plans, overseeing placements, monitoring budgets, and evaluating performance. Working closely with our creative, media, production, and digital teams, you'll ensure every element works together to deliver effective, cohesive campaigns.

You're a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and a highly organized professional who takes initiative and follows through. You can manage multiple accounts independently, balance competing priorities, anticipate what's needed next, and maintain exceptional attention to detail. You're equally comfortable discussing campaign strategy with a client, reviewing creative concepts, coordinating media placements, and analyzing results.

Client & Account Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong, trusted relationships and maintaining proactive, consistent communication.Develop a thorough understanding of client business objectives, target audiences, competitive environments, and marketing priorities.Lead account planning and translate client goals into strategic, integrated advertising recommendations.Manage day-to-day client needs and deliverables.Integrated Campaign Strategy & Execution

Develop and manage integrated advertising campaigns from initial strategy and concept development through execution and reporting.Work with internal teams to develop campaign concepts, messaging, creative assets, media plans, and supporting materials.Write clear creative briefs and provide strategic direction to ensure campaign elements align with client objectives and brand standards.Review creative work and campaign materials for accuracy, quality, consistency, and strategic alignment before client presentation or release.Develop campaign timelines, coordinate approvals, track deliverables, and ensure all elements launch accurately and on schedule.Media Planning & Digital Advertising

Help develop media strategies and recommendations across traditional and digital channels based on campaign objectives, audiences, and budgets.Coordinate media planning and buying across applicable channels, including broadcast, radio, print, outdoor, paid search, paid social, display, and online video.Manage digital advertising campaign development and implementation, including campaign set up, targeting, and creative.Collaborate with media partners and internal specialists to ensure campaigns are properly implemented, monitored, and optimized.Track campaign performance and key metrics across channels, identify insights and opportunities, and recommend adjustments to improve effectiveness.Prepare and present campaign reports that communicate results, performance trends, and recommendations to clients.Budget & Project Management

Develop and manage campaign budgets, track spending, and ensure projects remain within approved scope and budget.Monitor campaign timelines, media deadlines, creative production schedules, and deliverables across multiple accounts.Maintain accurate project documentation, campaign records, approvals, budgets, and client communications.Identify potential challenges early, resolve issues proactively, and keep projects moving without compromising quality or deadlines.Qualifications

5–7+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, or a similar role.Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.Experience managing client accounts and integrated advertising campaigns from strategy through execution.Knowledge of creative development, media planning and buying, traditional advertising, and digital advertising.Familiarity with digital advertising channels, including paid search, paid social, display, and online video.Experience coordinating digital ad placements, creative development, campaign reporting, and performance analysis.Strong strategic thinking, client presentation, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple client accounts, competing priorities, budgets, and deadlines independently.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and project management systems.What Estrada Advertising Offers

Competitive salary: $55,000–$75,000, depending on experience.Benefits: Insurance stipend and paid vacation.Collaborative team: Work alongside talented, passionate professionals who care about their clients and the quality of their work.Varied, meaningful work: Lead integrated campaigns that combine strategy, creative, media, and digital advertising to help clients achieve their goals.Learn more about us at estradaadvertising.com