Account Executive

Summary

Account Executive

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! Are you a creative thinker and self-starter who is able to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects? We are seeking a successful Account Executive (AE) to serve as the agency relationship manager with the client to ensure their needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs. A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through program management. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

Position Summary

 

The Account Executive serves as the agency liaison with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs. Primary role is development, implementation, financial management and post-analysis of promotional programs in conjunction with client and/or customer personnel.  A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through flawless program management. Additionally, they must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver on mutual client and retailer objectives. Results will be obtained through effective communication and superior follow-up with the client, customer, internal agency and all third party vendors.

 

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

Primary Job Responsibilities – Personal Accountability

• Perform project management duties including: program tracking, timeline development and management, budget management and reconciliation, post-promotional analyses, and internal and external reporting
• Interface with the client on a regular basis to plan and manage programs and events; the amount of interaction with the client will be prescribed by the needs of the specific client service team and client relationship
• Develop effective client and retailer relationships to facilitate communication and execution with internal departments, including creative and production, to ensure that client deliverables are successfully achieved
• Determine project components based on objectives, including concept, event, tactics, associated costs and identify third party vendors who offer those services
• Research, negotiate, and plan with third party vendors and organizations, based upon scope of tactical execution plan, to deliver flawless executive
  •  Often necessitates securing of a minimum of three (3) third party quotes to secure best rate for service provided
• Collaborate with company’s sales force, broker organization and/or marketing team throughout program development, execution, and post analysis
• Build and own complete understanding of managed brands/retailers
• Other related duties as assigned

Primary Job Responsibilities – Cross-Functional Accountability

• Responsible for managing the creative development process and ensuring all concept, graphic design and copy elements are completed with the appropriate communication priorities and client approvals
• Support agency partners with coordination of deliverables and updates
• Communicate and interact effectively with agency team members in all departments and/or clients to deliver timely information and reports
• Other related duties as assigned 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

 

Indirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

 

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements:

- Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.  - Travel as needed 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

 

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience         

 

Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Marketing- 1-2 years of experience in consumer product, brand or agency

 

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:<