New York, Account Coordinator

Account Coordinator

Location: New York, NY - On-site 

COMPANY OVERVIEW  

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 27 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 early-career, client-facing role that supports the job functions and administration of an Account Executive (AE). This position plays a critical role in supporting sales execution and internal coordination and is ideal for someone with prior professional experience who is looking to continue building a career in sales at Orange Barrel Media. The 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. Candidates should be interested in pursuing a career in sales, as Account Coordinators will further develop their skills through hands-on experience and exposure that can lead to advancement into an Account Executive role over time.

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're eager to learn about our clients’ businesses, ask thoughtful questions, and uncover opportunities where we can add value.
• You thrive on connecting with people, earning trust, and maintaining strong rapport with clients and teammates alike.
• 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:  

• 3-5 years of prior work experience. 
• 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 with a base salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. OBM is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salary/incentive compensation and benefits, 401k match, and expense account.