Associate Account Executive
Overview
A BIT ABOUT US
The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it's the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it's the key to unlocking huge growth.
Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions.
We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We're committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That's why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands.
TMS/HAVI requires all of its US based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE?
Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market.
People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better.
Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It's this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We apply insightful, strategic, brand-building processes to the creation industry-leading, award-winning promotions, digital experiences, retail activations, CRM and loyalty programs, premiums and brand events.
Our clients include McDonald's, Nissan, Infiniti, T-Mobile and more!
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
AAEs will be exposed to and build skills relative to core areas of our operations: account management, strategy and business operations. The AAE will also be responsible for the execution of programs by owning and supporting multiple tasks to ensure successful client relationships. They will work cross functionally ensuring client's needs are met at a high level of execution, on time and on budget.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY
We are seeking a stand-out Associate Account Executive (AAE) to serve as primary contact for our Agency's largest client. This includes all activities from project coordination through creative execution and from strategy implementation to solution delivery. This role is a liaison connecting Creative, Studio, Planning, Account, and Finance to ensure client needs are met on time at the highest level of quality and excellence.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will help support and execute processes and procedures designed to support the delivery of client programs, always ensuring that projects are delivered keeping the client's needs in mind.
Digging deeper on the details:
- Develops and maintains an active, positive, and productive working relationship with client's and internal stakeholders
- Develops a working relationship with cross functional teams to inspire trust, collaboration, and productivity within the agency and external partners
- Develops and maintains working knowledge of client's business, industry, category and marketing research
- Investigates, evaluates and develops new tactical concepts, vehicles, channels, and technologies
- Responsible for internal approval & workflow to include (internal sign off on feasibility, compliance, quality, revisions)
- Provides tactical hands-on internal and external process and project guidance/management
- Traffic jobs through Studio and Creative Teams and responsible for internal approval content revisions
- Responsible for tracking projects and developing conference reports, job changes, and status reports, authoring and presenting job briefs through the agency processes to ensure the highest level of execution
- Demonstrates the ability to manage details ensuring accuracy and responsiveness in managing details
- Works with digital/promotions service providers and campaign management systems to assure appropriate customer segmentation, communication versioning, execution, delivery, etc.
- Participates in brainstorming & ideation sessions
Desired Skills & Experience
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- Natural and insatiable curiosity. We pride ourselves in bringing innovative solutions to our Client's and it starts with you!
- Strong interpersonal skills. We are a culture driven organization and you will help us define that culture.
- Experience working with creative teams by leading concepting/brainstorming sessions and translating ideas
- Digitally savvy and curious within today's media and technology environment: including social platforms, mobile, data, online advertising
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong time & project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (should be able to present complex ideas clearly)
- 1-2 years relevant experience in Marketing Promotion and/or Account Management, including past internship experience; agency experience nice-to-have
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
US based employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination is required.
Benefits
The Marketing Store provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees starting on day one. Our benefits include options for medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with Company matching provision, profit sharing, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits (including discounts on products & services), employee assistance program, and disability insurance.
Thank you for your interest in The Marketing Store.
Please note that we will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
The Marketing Store is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not accept unsolicited calls, resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and agencies.