Account Executive

Account Executive Location: Oak Park, IL, us Company Description At Shaker, we believe people can do impactful things. Especially our people. In this role, you’ll help us transform companies by connecting them to the right solutions for their most complex talent needs. Focused on helping organizations enhance their recruitment and retention results, you’ll collaborate with co-workers, partners, and clients to make it happen. Within our tight-knit community, you’ll see the future you create and enjoy the team support to learn, grow, and thrive. What could be more powerful than that? Connect to the Power of People, with Shaker. Job Description The Account Executive role has responsibility for daily client service, support and satisfaction while continuously learning our business and refining their skills.The goal is to develop and expand the knowledge base and prepare for a more progressive role within the client team. They may be required to interact directly with Coordinator, Specialist or Generalist level client contacts on a regular basis. Client Service Perform daily management of existingclientswhich includes listening to their needs and delivering solutions. This requires heavy phone,emailand online meetingtimesoyou’vegot to love connecting with clients as well as with the media. Build andmaintainstrong relationships – internally, with the media/vendors and especially with your clients. Ability to listen well and communicate articulately in a professional mannerwritten, telephone and in-person Able to build andmaintainstrong relationships (internally and withclients) Understand assigned client dynamics and requirements Serve as client’s internal Shaker advocate, interacting with Shaker departments to coordinate all deliverable seamlessly Prepare proposals and media recommendations as directed: conducting media research; talking to vendors; gathering options and pricing; organizing data for Client Management review and discussion Prepare,processand fully execute all order types Ensure client approvals are received prior to deadline Create orders and manage through to final billing, ensuringa high levelof detail and accuracy Submit relevant forms for all internal requests, providingaccurateand comprehensive scope detailsrequiredto receive the best possible client deliverable Follow-up with departments to ensure requested deadlines are met Assistin the preparation of presentations to clients as requested Manage passwords and reporting for client contracts and ensuring reports are pulled ina timelyand detailed fashion as expected by the client Sales Become skilled at selling Shaker services Effectively and efficiently scopeand closeprojects and campaigns Developclient-specific strategies to meet client needs/expectations Generateclient growth opportunities Gain proficiency with: Programmatic, SEM/PPC/Sponsored Content,Social Mediaand Creative Services (EVP/Branding, campaign development, premium items and support materials, brochures), Interactive Services (Websites, landing pages, digital assets and more), technology solutions (ATS, CRM, Sourcing, and others) to help manage client initiatives within each core category Build credibilityand trust withclients and co-workers across all departments Manage workflow and activity across all team members Media & Vendor Relations Attend all agency media/vendor presentations Engage with media/vendors to understand product suites suited for specific client goals andobjectives Prepare media recommendations and plans based on client scope (hiringobjectives, geography, budgets and more) Present and review recommendations and alter as needed to achieve goals Execute media plans, coordinating all assets (creative) and media agreements/orders Track media performance against plan to ensuretimelyreporting and strategy changes that may berequired Project Management Maintain client project logs Act as liaison between client management and relevant departments to ensureobjectivesand timelines are met Juggle multiple projects and clients simultaneously, ensuringaccurateandtimelydelivery Qualifications BA and relevant experience,ideally 1-3 years Ability to meet our hybrid work requirements by working from the office on required in-office days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Background in advertising, marketing, HR/talent acquisition Agency experience preferred; recruitment-related a strong plus Excellent communication/client-interaction skills both in person and via phone/electronic media Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and exceptional follow-through Knowledge of current talent-industry marketing and advertising trends/best practices Demonstratedproficiencyin FileMaker, MS Office Suite (Word, PPT, Teams), Excel andLinkedIn Ability to perform research and campaign planning Strong capacity and desire to grow, develop, and engage with clients Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills Additional Information Rewards and Career Advantages Within a culture defined by energy, fun, and talent, our team enjoys competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and the opportunity to work among innovative, friendly colleagues. About Us Shaker Recruitment Marketing is a family-owned recruitment advertising and marketing communications agency that has exceeded the expectations of clients since 1951. Strategically responding to change, we have created a legacy of success through excellence in creativity, service, relationship-building, employee/client retention, and agility. We offer best-in-class solutions for employer branding, media planning and buying, career site design and development, social media recommendations, and mobile solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr