Strategic Account Manager

JOB PURPOSEThe Manager, Strategic Accounts is responsible for working with the nation's largest accounts and consortia partners in all aspects of marketing and strategic growth plans.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESManage the co-op marketing budgetMaintain Strategic Account agreements and agency marketing plansWork effectively to execute marketing plans ensuring deadlines are metCommunicate and liaise with Trade Marketing, Events team, and other relevant departments for support of overall account base, marketing programs and eventsEnsure brand messaging guidelines are followed across account portfolios (print, digital, websites, intranet sites, etc.)Build and maintain relationships with assigned account portfolio to ensure marketing strategies and support needs are implemented/executedSupport agent engagement via webinars, events, seminars while targeting top producers and non-producers to grow number of engaged advisorsAssist advisors with sales support focused on growing their business with MSC.Process and confirm payment of invoices for approved Cooperative Marketing programs within the quarter they were executedCommunicate externally with all National & top accounts weekly promotions/offers and internally to field sales team all new offers and initiativesResponsible for 30% travel to attend conferences, trade shows, ship inspections, Seminars at Sea and to assist with sales call visitsAttend local, national and regional conferences and events as needed including Seminars at Sea, sales meetings and company eventsSupport and assist Director of Strategic accounts as neededQUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)Solid written and verbal communication skills are a must. Clear and precise communication at all levels of the organization is essentialExcellent interpersonal skills, strength in communicating in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and managementExcellent organizational and presentation skillsExcellent relationship building skillsAbility to multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced environmentSoftware: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports and legal documentsAbility to clearly and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or accountsVISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)US Passport or US Permanent ResidentMSC Cruises is an E-Verify employerMSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs.#LI-LC1 #LI-Remote