Senior Account Executive

Summary

Senior Account Executive Agency

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing complex client deliverables and overseeing multiple projects from start to finish. In this role, you’ll take on responsibility in building and maintaining client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact while ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and clients to drive successful outcomes and contribute to the strategic direction of the accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of assigned accounts by working effectively with our cross-departmental, cross-country team to deliver top-notch work, while managing internal and client expectations & timelines appropriately
• Effectively manage teams across creative, social, strategy, media, project management and analytics to achieve client objectives and ensure no deadlines are missed
• Manage a cross-functional team to deliver comprehensive and thoughtful insights reports as well as campaign wrap-up reports
• Create dependable, organized, and clear communications at all levels and across all departments
• Demonstrate an unwavering attention to detail
• Establish trust-based relationships by effectively and accurately conversing with clients and delivering against their objectives & needs
• Proactively problem-solve with oversight from manager
• Demonstrate deep understanding of agency process, departments and how to effectively get work done on time and on budget
• Collaborate well with external agency partners to drive integrated programs

Requirements :

• 3-5 years agency experience
• Has executed integrated digital campaigns (creative development, social media, influencer/creator, media, etc.)
• General understanding of analytics, tracking and KPI’s for client business
• Ability to consistently perform & stay on top of deliverables in a remote-work environment both as an individual contributor, as well as an individual in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple work streams at once
• Ability to contribute strategically to integrated marketing plans and make recommendations based on business goals and previous learnings
• Proficiency in the Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs, Drive) and the MS Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client-service orientation and team player attitude
• Flexible to evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes

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.

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.

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specialized 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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Duty Personal Accountability

Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third-party vendorsDemonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing clientDesign and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from DirectorSupervise and/or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processesContribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director.Other related duties as assigned

Cross-Functional Accountability

Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive purchase behavior changeWhen relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partnersCommunicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvalsIdentify cross-companyMarketing Svs revenue-driving opportunitiesSuccessfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team membersOther related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications 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: 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in agency, brand management and/or media production preferred

5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlinesExcellent written communication and verbal communication skillsAbility to make oral presentationsGood interpersonal skillsStrong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsersStrong prioritization skillsAbility to direct, lead, coach, and develop people

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.