GALE Development Program - Client Partner

Only applications that include both a resume and a video cover letter will be considered for review. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact us so we can provide appropriate support.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

• The one year program is split into two phases: the learning phase and the mentorship phase.
• During the learning phase, you will focus on learning the fundamentals of client communications, client presentations, and project management.
• The learning phase culminates with a capstone project which will test your skills and knowledge and highlight your areas of strength and improvement.
• Upon completion of the learning phase, you will be paired with a mentor and work on client work for the remainder of the year to hone your skills as a Client Partner.
• At the end of the Development Program, there may be an opportunity to pursue a role in your chosen domain, based on performance and business needs.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proactive, self-starter mentalityCurious and creative mindset.
• Highly collaborative, passionate, and dedicated to your own development.  
• Take initiative, ownership and accountability.
• Excited to learn how the organization functions and develop new skills.
• Passionate about contributing to GALE’s continued growth.
• Passionate about advertising, creative, technology, and/or digital marketing space.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.A love for working with clients, understanding brands and developing long lasting relationships.
• A self-starter who excels at jumping into new and unknown situations and seeks to become a subject matter expert.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• First 3 months - Learning
• Build best practices of client communications: Understand a client’s true needs and address those with superior service, handle delicate situations, manage expectations, and deliver outstanding results, and learn how a client partner sells services and strategy to various client stakeholders within the brand.
• Understand how a full service agency such as GALE operates in a truly integrated fashion across offerings and activations.
• Develop the skills to deliver captivating presentations to clients that will address their needs and position GALE as a partner to deliver innovative results.
• Learn the basics of project management, including project scoping and how to work with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate your ability to collaborate, use existing resources, and integrate what you’ve learned in a Capstone Project.
 
• Final 9 months - Mentorship
• Collaborate with a team to carry out dynamic client projects.
• Build on your knowledge and skills across data, marketing, technology, and creative.
• Share your learnings and insights with a variety of internal audiences.
• Play an integral part in building a strategic initiative that will have broad, customer applications for a high value client.
• Work with clients on supporting key marketing programs, fully understanding their customer segments and brand direction.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the client and their industry.
• Work with agency leadership and cross functional teams to install new project components.
• Create and/or provide feedback on project estimates and timelines.
• Monitor, document and analyze trends, and make recommendations on how to move client’s businesses forward.
• Learn new technologies and advertising platforms to serve our client’s needs.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

• Your resume (PDF or Word Doc).
• A short video cover letter (MAX 2 minutes) where you tell us: Why you are interested in the program, what makes you a good fit for the program and the strategy team, and Why GALE
 
 
• Keep it simple. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Your phone or laptop camera is perfect.
• Be yourself. We want to see your personality and hear your answers, not a polished commercial.
• Feel free to get creative. If you want to be on camera, front and center, great! If you’d prefer to be behind the scenes (e.g., narrating a video), that’s also great!
• Get creative through storytelling, visuals, music, or any format that feels authentic to you.
•  These videos will be used for internal review purposes only and will not be distributed or shared externally. 
 
Accessibility: GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If a video submission is not accessible for you or there are barriers to you submitting in this manner, please reach out to Jessica Wu, on the Talent Acquisition Team. We’re happy to support you. 

HOW TO UPLOAD & SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS

• Upload Your Video to Google Drive - use a professional and clear file name
• Adjust Sharing Settings (Very Important!) - Make sure you change access to "anyone with link can view". If access is restricted, we will not be able to review your submission.
• You may submit your Google Drive link under the “Links” section (Website or Portfolio field), OR In the “Additional Information” box. Either option is acceptable — just ensure the link is accessible.