Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Account Manager for a hybrid opportunity in El Segundo, CA. This is a 7-12 month contract role. Join our client’s Integrated Marketing Communications team to help bring the brand to life across global campaigns and activations. As Account Manager, you’ll partner closely with creative, marketing, and agency teams to ensure strategic alignment, flawless execution, and consistent brand storytelling. You’ll play a key role in campaign development, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. Account Manager Responsibilities: • Support the IMC Account lead in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns from brief to launch. • Collaborate with creative, project management, and external agencies to deliver campaigns on time and on budget. • Lead intake and briefing processes, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams. • Maintain brand consistency across global campaigns and activations. • Oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring projects stay on track. • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and proactively resolve challenges. • Monitor competitive marketing activity and share insights with the team. Account Manager Qualifications: • 7+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, or program management. • Background working with or within advertising agencies. • Strong project management skills; highly organized and detail oriented. • Experience in digital, social, and DTC marketing, especially for e-commerce. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills. • Confident communicator and presenter with excellent written skills. • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Workfront). • Collaborative, solutions-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.