Position Title: Junior Account Manager (Publishing Department)
Location: Phoenix, AZ, In Office (not remote)
Status: Full-Time Salaried
Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for recognizing and celebrating achievement? Do you excel at building relationships and managing complex projects? If so, we have an exciting, in-office opportunity for a Junior Account Manager to take the lead on producing our prestigious Women to KNOW State Publication series. This is an excellent entry-level/junior position with a clear path for professional growth and promotion.
The KNOW Women is a global media company that exists to amplify the voices of businesswomen through our publications and community. We believe these women deserve to be known because, when successful women are lifted up for their hard work and achievements, they inspire the next generation of female leaders.
Position Summary
The Junior Account Manager will be the driving force behind the annual Women to KNOW State Publication. This role involves end-to-end management of the publication process, from identifying candidates to coordinating the final layout and print. The ideal candidate is an exceptionally organized self-starter with strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Publication Production & Project Management
- Identify and Prospect: Proactively research and identify leading women across various industries within the assigned state(s).
- Nomination and Interview Coordination: Manage the process of receiving nominations, vetting candidates, and scheduling and conducting initial Zoom interviews with potential featured women.
- Selection Committee: Build, train, and manage a local selection committee to assist in the final selection of the women to be featured.
- Coordination: Oversee the logistics for professional photoshoots, gathering biographies, and coordinating the final layout of the publication.
- Maintain strict adherence to deadlines, ensuring the publication remains on schedule and within quality standards.
Communication & Relationship Building
- Act as the primary point of contact for all featured women, selection committee members, and vendors.
- Provide an exceptional level of customer service and support throughout the entire process.
- Conduct professional presentations and be able to confidently lead a call with internal and external stakeholders.
Professional Requirements
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills are mandatory.
- Must be well-written and spoken, with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively.
- Proficiency with Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms is required.
- A high degree of professionalism and empathy in handling sensitive conversations and maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
- Experience: This is an entry-level/junior role, and relevant internship or professional experience is a plus.
- Required Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and proven customer service ability.
- Bonus Skills: Previous experience in business development and/or sales is a significant advantage, particularly in relationship-based sales.
Location and Compensation
- Location: This is a full-time, in-office position. Remote work is not an option.
- Compensation: Competitive salaried compensation commensurate with experience, plus PTO & Sick Time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to support the growth & impact of businesswomen both locally and globally through visibility and connections. Success in this position requires timely, quality and brand appropriate Brand strategies that are effective and yield quality results. KNOW Women, LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap or religious belief.
