Setsail Marketing

About Us

 

We’re a B-Corp certified full-service marketing agency based in Vancouver, Canada. We run ROI-driven campaigns for clients across North America, specializing in PPC, SEO, branding, web design, and full-scale content production from our in-house studio. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Account Manager to strengthen client relationships, coordinate projects, and help drive new business opportunities.

 

Role Overview

 

As an Account Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to delivery. Working closely with the Creative Director and internal teams, you’ll manage client communications, oversee project timelines, and support the growth of existing and new accounts. This role requires a blend of client management, project coordination, and business development skills — ideal for someone who’s organized, proactive, and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.

 

Work Location

 

* Remote, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Newfoundland and Labrador, Philippines

 

Work Style

 

* Available during PST (Vancouver) business hours daily

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Account Management

 

* Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring consistent communication and satisfaction.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, providing guidance and reassurance throughout project lifecycles.
* Participate in initial client meetings and discovery sessions alongside the Creative Director.
* Prepare and deliver client proposals, contracts, and reports.
* Manage invoicing, monitor client payments, and handle freelance staff invoicing.
* Ensure client expectations align with project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

 

Project Management

 

* Oversee all project timelines and ensure deadlines are met without conflicts or delays.
* Set up and manage projects in Asana, maintaining clarity and accountability for all deliverables.
* Coordinate with internal creative teams and the Creative Director to ensure project milestones are achieved.
* Collect and organize client assets required for project initiation.
* Monitor workload and resource allocation to maximize efficiency across active projects.

 

Sales & Business Development

 

* Collaborate with the Creative Director to create a sales strategy and growth roadmap.
* Identify and pursue new client opportunities through networking, referrals, and outreach.
* Represent Setsail at social, networking, and industry events to expand brand visibility.
* Schedule and lead discovery sessions with potential clients to understand needs and propose solutions.

 

Required Skills & Experience

 

* 3+ years of experience in account management or project management (preferably in a creative, marketing, or digital agency environment).
* Exceptionally strong English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
* Strong client-facing and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proven experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
* Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
* Understanding of web design, development, and creative production workflows.
* Business acumen, including budgeting, invoicing, and proposal preparation.
* Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.

 

Bonus Skills

 

* Proven experience managing SEO and PPC projects, with a solid understanding of campaign objectives, timelines, and performance metrics.
* Strong knowledge of SEO and PPC concepts, workflows, and reporting practices.
* Hands-on experience collaborating with technical and performance marketing teams to ensure creative strategies align with measurable results.

 

Tools & Software

 

* Asana – Project management
* G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) – Collaboration and documentation
* Everhour – Time tracking
* Slack – Internal communication
* QuickBooks – Invoicing and payments
* Prospero – Proposal creation
* Zeplin – Design collaboration
* Copper CRM – Client relationship management
* Mailchimp – Client communication and marketing

 

Perks & Benefits

 

* Work with a small, talented, and collaborative creative team.
* Competitive base salary plus sales commission for new client acquisitions.
* Flexible work environment with support for work-life balance.

 

\*\*To move forward with your application, please connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizclaydb/

Project management

Web Design

Marketing strategies

Communications

Web Development

Branding

Growth

Support

Network

Payment systems

Team collaboration

Digital marketing

Roadmap planning

Project documentation

Performance marketing

Zeplin

Content management

Asana

Google g suite

Slack

QuickBooks API

Mailchimp

Digital Account Manager (Experience in Digital, Marketing, Creative Agencies)