Account Executive

JOB SUMMARY

The Account Executive (AE), as the liaison between clients and internal agency departments, manages deliverables and deadlines. The AE also works with project management (PM) to align with client processes and timelines. The AE also works with project management to ensure agency work is developed in alignment with client processes and timelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Execution of Work: Consults with PM to meet deliverable deadlines

Client Management: Liaises with client partners to discuss project execution with support from supervisor

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supports cross-functional team by managing client projects as appropriate

Agency Operations: Understands agency process, knows how the agency works, and how jobs flow through the agency

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

*For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below.

- Understands and operates within established client and agency processes

- Partners with PM to meet financial deliverable dates for estimates, invoices, and budgets

- Attends and participates in regular meetings with finance and PM

- Owns and generates internal trackers and client reports with oversight

- Supports account team from creative brief development through final output

- Attends client meetings and participate as appropriate

- Prepares concise and accurate status and contact reports, and outline decisions made on next steps, key dates, and deliverables

- Aligns day-to-day project tasks with timelines, budget, and quality standards

- Assists with reviewing projects for consistency with creative brief and client direction

- Provide prompts, well-thought-out responses to project requests and follow up questions

- Collaborates with cross-functional team daily to improve efficiency in status meetings

- Participates in the written tactical plan development as opportunities arise

- Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with internal agency members

- Engages with clients on tactical initiatives with support from manager

- Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned category and stay up to date on relevant brand/category information

EDUCATION

DEGREE/DIPLOMA

AREA OF STUDY

REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Bachelors

Required

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

MIN EXPERIENCE

AREA OF EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED/PREFERRED

1 year

Relevant Industry Experience Required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

COMPETENCIES

Comments

- Communication

- Organization

- Detail oriented

- Collaborative

- Interpersonal skills

- Curiosity

- Problem solving

OTHER INFORMATION

SALARY:

$57,000 to $70,000 annually.

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Statement of Understanding

This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position.

Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of what’s outlined above. If you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements that classify where a person conducts work: In-Office, Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The amount of time an employee spends working virtually versus in person is dictated by their work arrangement classification, the demands of the role, the needs of the agency and their team, and a person’s performance.

This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.

For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.