Account Executive

Curious Plot • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Account Executive is responsible for day-to-day protection and advancement of client relationships while growing client businesses. The role oversees execution of client communications plans, campaigns, and projects to ensure effective, timely, and on-budget implementation. The Account Executive also supports leadership with financial contracts and forecasting to promote the continued success of clients and the business.

Requirements

• B.S. in agriculture and/or food business, marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience managing client accounts in public relations, advertising, marketing, and communications.
• Proven track record of managing agency and client relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day account activities for assigned clients and support account leadership in managing overall client relationships.
• Develop an understanding of agency functional offerings and integrated ways of working.
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in internal and external client meetings with support from account leadership.
• Complete and distribute conference reports and action reports as required.
• Regularly check and promptly respond to client communications.
• Keep the account team informed about client status and immediately escalate potential issues or problems to the account supervisor.
• Check and approve agency deliverables before client review to ensure they meet the brief and requirements and align with the overall strategy.
• Coordinate and oversee client reviews and approvals.
• Assist in preparing client proposals, marketing communications, strategic marketing plans, media plans, and public relations plans.
• Stay knowledgeable and current about clients’ brands, products, and services.
• Support organizational new business development activity when needed.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their eligible dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and employee assistance programs, which may include dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid national holidays
• Parental leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Additional benefits in education, well-being, and other areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level