SummaryAccount Executive AgencyAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!We are seeking a high energyAccount Executive to serve as the agency liaison with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs. Primary role is development, implementation, financial management and post-analysis of promotional programs in conjunction with the client and/or customer personnel. A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through flawless program management. Additionally, they must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver on mutual client and retailer objectives. Results will be obtained through effective communication and superior follow-up with the client, customer, internal agency and all third-party vendors.Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Program tracking, timeline development and management, budget management and reconciliation, post-promotional analyses, and internal and external reporting.
Develop effective client and retailer relationships to facilitate communication and execution with internal departments, including creative and production, to ensure that client deliverable is successfully achieved.
Research, negotiate and plan with third-party vendors and organizations.
Responsible for managing the creative development process and ensuring all concept, graphic design, and copy elements are completed with the appropriate communication priorities and client approvals.
Support agency partners with coordination of deliverables and updates.
Communicate and interact effectively with agency team members in all departments and/or clients to deliver timely information and reports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing is required; 1-2 years of experience in a consumer product, brand or agency
Ability to build and own a complete understanding of managed brands/retailers
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Creative thinker and self-starter who is able to multitask
Strong organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Job Will Remain Open Until FilledResponsibilitiesThe 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.Position SummaryThe Account Executive serves as the agency liaison with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs. Primary role is development, implementation, financial management and post-analysis of promotional programs in conjunction with client and/or customer personnel. A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through flawless program management. Additionally, they must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver on mutual client and retailer objectives. Results will be obtained through effective communication and superior follow-up with the client, customer, internal agency and all third party vendors.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrimary Job Responsibilities – Personal Accountability
Perform project management duties including: program tracking, timeline development and management, budget management and reconciliation, post-promotional analyses, and internal and external reporting
Interface with the client on a regular basis to plan and manage programs and events; the amount of interaction with the client will be prescribed by the needs of the specific client service team and client relationship
Develop effective client and retailer relationships to facilitate communication and execution with internal departments, including creative and production, to ensure that client deliverables are successfully achieved
Determine project components based on objectives, including concept, event, tactics, associated costs and identify third party vendors who offer those services
Research, negotiate, and plan with third party vendors and organizations, based upon scope of tactical execution plan, to deliver flawless execution
Often necessitates securing of a minimum of three (3) third party quotes to secure best rate for service provided
Collaborate with company’s sales force, broker organization and/or marketing team throughout program development, execution, and post analysis
Build and own complete understanding of managed brands/retailers
Other related duties as assigned.
Primary Job Responsibilities – Cross-Functional Accountability
Responsible for managing the creative development process and ensuring all concept, graphic design and copy elements are completed with the appropriate communication priorities and client approvals
Support agency partners with coordination of deliverables and updates
Communicate and interact effectively with agency team members in all departments and/or clients to deliver timely information and reports
Other related duties as assigned
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving RequirementsTravel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.Travel up to As neededMinimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing-1-2 years of experience in consumer product, brand or agencySkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Ability to make oral presentations
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Team building Skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Good interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Creative thinker and self-starter who is able to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Strong organization, negotiation, and problem solving skills
Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Non-Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob 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. The Company 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. The Company 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 InformationThe 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.Job Locations US-NY-New York | US-AR-Bentonville | US-IL-Chicago | US-MN-Minneapolis | US-OH-CincinnatiPrimary Posting Location : City New YorkPrimary Posting Location : State/Province NYPrimary Posting Location : Postal Code 10001Primary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2024-434243Position Type Full TimeCategory Client Services/Account ManagementMinimum USD $60,000.00/Yr.Maximum USD $65,000.00/Yr.
