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Account Executive - Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Nov 2024

About the role

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing can shape your view of the world like travel. So, every day, we share our clients’ stories from our perspective to inspire people to see the world differently. Our personalized service, strategy and creativity connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places to change their view for the better. At MMGY Global we inspire people to go places. We are looking for a Bilingual (English & Spanish) Account Executive in our Overland Park, KS office. The Account Executive plays a key role in the management of the client relationship by collaborating with the client and agency teams on the development and execution of all creative campaigns and individual client projects, whether assigned by client and/or other agency partners. Duties include, but are not limited to: General Account Management Responsibilities - All Levels

Develop knowledge and understanding of the travel industry, client business, advertising industry/channels and agency process
Actively participate in internal and external meetings as assigned
Establish and invest in cross channel agency relationships
Serve as final stage of agency QA for work completed by agency
Identify opportunities for organic growth

Account Executive Role Specific Responsibilities

Facilitate the progression of agency work though MMGY’s workflow process. Demonstrate command of agency workflow tools including, but not limited to, Workamajig, Jira, Basecamp, Slack, etc
Actively participate in the creative routing process to ensure deliverables are met and that work meets expectations
Document internal/external communication including meeting notes, project updates and client/estimate approval and disseminate among relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
Compile competitive and secondary client research in support of agency work and client updates
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including attendee invitations, agendas, location reservations, production of materials for distribution, AV and other miscellaneous logistics
Develop internal and client facing meeting decks
Draft project briefs and lead internal project kickoff meetings
Present client deliverables, including project plans, estimates, timelines, creative and more; partner with other channels as needed
Verify vendor documentation such as estimates, invoices, insertion orders, specs, placement schedules for accuracy
Support the development of and monitor client media plans, ad production, fulfillment and reporting
Review client reporting for accuracy and clarity and identify opportunities to optimize agency efforts against account campaign strategy
Request project invoices in accordance with approved estimates and SOWs
Confirm client accounts payable status weekly and follow up with clients on all outstanding invoices to secure payment. Elevate all outstanding invoices in excess of 90 days to AS/AD/GAD for assessment
Lead internal team meetings, client conference/status calls
Mentor and provide professional guidance to account coordinator
Be accountable to project financials

Qualifications include:

2+ years of relevant experience in advertising or related field
Native/Bilingual Proficiency in English & Spanish
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing in English and Spanish
Results oriented, self-motivated able to inspire sense of urgency for self and teammates
Must thrive in a high energy, fast-paced environment
Exhibits discretion with confidential information

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits