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!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Project Management duties: Track and manage programs and timelines, maintain budget accuracy, conduct post promotional analyses for reporting throughout the business.
• Develop stellar interdepartmental, cross-functional relationships with leaders throughout the company.
• Determine project components based on objectives, including concept, event, tactics, associated costs.
• Research and party vendors and negotiate services to augment project objectives.
• Collaborate with the company’s sales force, broker organization and/or marketing team throughout program development, execution, and post analysis.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 1-2 years of experience in consumer the product goods industry, brand management, or agency
• Must possess exception written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of developing and utilizing cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
• Ability to balance multiple projects with conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace 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