Senior Account Executive

1 week ago


Chicago, United States Arc Worldwide Full time

Were Arclead shopper and retail agency within Publicis Groupe. Lets face it, with more distractions out there than a TikTok FYP, shoppers are actively resisting brands like never before. Thats why we do everything in our power to make our clients totally irresistible. Like, fresh out the oil, French fry-level irresistible. And because were great at what we do, we made it our whole Thing. We call it Irresistible Commerce. We start by figuring out whats standing in the way of growth and provide compelling creative solutions that are personal, valuable, and a whole lot of fun. And not to brag, but its the reason were recognized by Adweek, ANAs Reggie Awards, and the Effies and why Ad Age has named us a Best Place to Work.

For every role, we ask three thingswork hard, have fun, be kind. Were an ego-free, human-first company and wed love to stay that way. Lets get started.

Job Description The Senior Account Executive serves as an agency catalyst for implementing and achieving the clients tactical plan by working with internal team members and clients to determine campaign objectives. Under supervision, a Senior Account Executive is engaged in the day-to-day running of the account, shows strategic potential, and demonstrates deep knowledge of the clients business.

Primary Responsibilities

Client

Acts as the main day-to-day client contact by managing client questions, concerns, and project feedback

Acts as a client adviser and resource, provides client counsel, and has a point of view

Communicates regularly with clients to set project expectations, negotiate deliverables and obtain updates on client business

Leads client review meetings and monitors revisions of creative

Coordinates with clients to confirm project go-ahead (depending on client level)

Possess deep knowledge of client and brand initiatives, also has a solid grasp on competitors campaigns and positions in the marketplace

Is in tune with client business to contribute timely, relevant value-added ideas

Identifies opportunities to improve the clients brands and makes suggestions for action

Presents ideas with clarity and persuasive impact

Projects optimism and calm in the face of challenges

Creative

Provides business information at creative briefing including; timing, budget, and legal issues

Develop a creative brief with the Strategy team

Responsible for ensuring all of the right people (Strategy, Production, Creative, etc.) are in the room for the creative brief ensuring the most efficient and effective solution is delivered to the client

Provide meaningful feedback during the creative brief, showcasing sound creative judgment

Suggests how to bring new ideas to market

Gains support and ownership of ideas

Project Management

Utilizes the entire agency, network, and agency partners to get the best ideas to market

Gains support and ownership of all key stakeholders to execute project plans on time and budget

Works with Account Supervisor to liaison between internal departments to ensure the project is progressing on target

Monitors project ongoing adherence to the creative brief by continually analyzing brief content with project outcomes and reviewing brief with the internal team

Assures the necessary resources are secured for projects, guaranteeing the most efficient and effective delivery of service

Leverages business knowledge and knowledge of clients' business objectives to meet or exceed client delivery requirements

Ensures team is consistently exceeding client expectations

Manages the financial well-being of the account by providing oversight to out-of-pocket expenses and invoices

Leadership

Creates a climate in which people can do their best and develops individuals to help them succeed

Provides support, guidance, and oversight to Assistant Account Executive and team interns

Provides ongoing training/mentoring to junior team members by engaging them in processes, meetings, and deliverables

Demonstrates a commitment to the agency team as part of a positive mindset about the work, the client, and the agency staff that is involved

Demonstrates unity behind team and agency decision-making

Qualifications 4 to 6 years of previous experience

Generates and pursues innovative, untried ideas to improve the clients and the agencys business

Approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness, and forward-thinking

Works to pursue the best creative ideas and creates an environment supportive of the best creative

Works seamlessly across agency functions and with partner agencies

Shares information, ideas, and opinions in a way that contributes to solutions

Collaborative team member that actively seeks out and tries to understand the opinions of others. Listens well

Effectively communicates, informs and involves others to achieve shared objectives

Manages conflict in a way that moves the team forward

Passionate about ideas, brands, the agency and our clients business

Looks for opportunities to expand current relationships

Identifies high potential, creative ideas and fights for them

Acts in accordance with a set of world-class professionals and personal standards

Demonstrates a strong work ethic that is determined, tenacious and tireless, with a bias for action and extraordinary dedication to results

Is comfortable with uncertainty, change and pressure

Thinks through problems by quickly narrowing in on core issues and identifying innovative and effective solutions

Stays abreast of industry, client and category trends

Additional Information The Power of One starts with our people To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy, and Fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World Program encourages employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service, and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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