Account Executive

About This Role

The Account Executive acts as the client's primary daily contact, overseeing all marketing, creative, media, production, and research projects to ensure they are on-strategy, on-budget, and on-time. This role involves managing complex timelines, meeting deadlines, and proactively resolving issues while advocating for both the client and the agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute advertising activities for clients, including creative briefs and critical paths, in accordance with client objectives and budget
• Initiate and manage all client correspondence, including scope of work and cost estimates
• Proactively initiate and manage timelines for all creative projects and media assignments
• Understand assigned clients' scopes of work and elevate scope changes to superiors
• Manage multiple smaller projects and support senior team members on larger projects
• Anticipate and escalate problems when necessary
• Assist in the development and production of plans, presentations, and proposals
• Provide timely and ongoing budget management and reporting
• Consult with creative, media, and research teams to communicate client objectives and develop strategic solutions
• Ensure timely communication of project status to clients, including weekly status reports and production timelines

Requirements

• Self-starter with high personal accountability
• Demonstrated account leadership, initiative, and willingness to assume greater responsibility
• Ability to confidently lead, motivate and influence project progress
• Ability to proactively make decisions and anticipate issues and needs
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Solution-oriented and ability to prioritize projects under pressure
• Ability to learn and adapt to team dynamics
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing or Business related preferred
• 3-4 years Marketing communications experience; 2-3 years advertising agency experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with Advantage

Skills

* Required skills