Account Executive

Account ExecutiveNation Wide - Sterling Heights, MI 48314OverviewSalary Range $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25%DescriptionThe Account Executives (AE) primary responsibility is to supervise and facilitate the day-to-day execution of assigned programs and markets for a EventLink Group client accounts. The AE develops, maintains, and grows the client relationship with an emphasis on increasing revenue and profitability. This person must gain a deep understanding of assigned clients regional business, processes and objectives and be able to identify efficiencies or maximize results and understand and monitor financial aspects of assigned clients.ResponsibilitiesMaintain outstanding, accountable communications and relationships with clients, shared services, staff, and vendorsDevelop, communicate, and facilitate marketing strategies/plans and creative platforms with a focus on measurable outcomesAs needed, participate in Sales and Marketing process by identifying/proposing marketing solutions and participating in proposalsManage program execution, budgets, timelines, client communications, vendor relationships and reportingUnderstand and monitor financial aspects of all assigned clients. Assist with program budgeting, negotiate costs for services, track program costs, oversee direct report spend, prepare and submit invoices and assist with client billingPrepare clear and concise call reports (internal and external), status meeting agendas, customer invoices, internal and external project debriefs and statistical project analysis reports as requiredAttend client meetings and facilitate status meetings as necessaryAttend internal Production meetings, ensure Agency-shared Activation Calendar is updated and accurate on a weekly basisUphold and maintain the integrity of what was sold and budgeted vs. what is being supplied and implementedCoordinate with shared services to maintain client contracts, proper insurance coverage and certificates, and personnel documentationManage, train and mentor staff by providing clear expectations and goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback (both formal and ongoing) and coaching. Identify and coordinate development opportunitiesAssist Account Director in forecasting account development and day-to-day management of program executionQualificationsEducation:Bachelors DegreeExperience:Project & Client Management experience required3-5+ years in brand management and/or experiential/integrated marketing1-3 years experience managing full-time staffSkills:Proficient in all Microsoft Suite ApplicationsExtremely detail oriented with ability to create, utilize, and manage organization templates, timelines, calendars, and key documentsAbility to solve problems, multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlinesExemplary communication & presentation skills; written, verbal and visualFlexibility, versatility, and willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and maintain effective processesSchedule:Ability to travel 10-15% as needed (client/agency meetings, in-market trainings, in-market quality control to maintain the health of your assigned clients/programs)Schedule based on business needs and will vary on the season