Account Executive

Shaker Recruitment Marketing•Oak Park, IL

13d•$52,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive role has responsibility for daily client service, support and satisfaction while continuously learning our business and refining their skills. The goal is to develop and expand the knowledge base and prepare for a more progressive role within the client team. They may be required to interact directly with Coordinator, Specialist or Generalist level client contacts on a regular basis.

Requirements

BA and relevant experience, ideally 1-3 years.
Ability to meet our hybrid work requirements by working from the office on required in-office days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Background in advertising, marketing, HR/talent acquisition.
Excellent communication/client-interaction skills both in person and via phone/electronic media.
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and exceptional follow-through.
Knowledge of current talent-industry marketing and advertising trends/best practices.
Demonstrated proficiency in FileMaker, MS Office Suite (Word, PPT, Teams), Excel and LinkedIn.
Ability to perform research and campaign planning.
Strong capacity and desire to grow, develop, and engage with clients.
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience preferred; recruitment-related a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Perform daily management of existing clients which includes listening to their needs and delivering solutions.
Build and maintain strong relationships – internally, with the media/vendors and especially with your clients.
Understand assigned client dynamics and requirements.
Serve as client’s internal Shaker advocate, interacting with Shaker departments to coordinate all deliverable seamlessly.
Prepare proposals and media recommendations as directed: conducting media research; talking to vendors; gathering options and pricing; organizing data for Client Management review and discussion.
Prepare, process and fully execute all order types.
Ensure client approvals are received prior to deadline.
Create orders and manage through to final billing, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
Submit relevant forms for all internal requests, providing accurate and comprehensive scope details required to receive the best possible client deliverable.
Follow-up with departments to ensure requested deadlines are met.
Assist in the preparation of presentations to clients as requested.
Manage passwords and reporting for client contracts and ensuring reports are pulled in a timely and detailed fashion as expected by the client.
Become skilled at selling Shaker services.
Effectively and efficiently scope and close projects and campaigns.
Develop client-specific strategies to meet client needs/expectations.
Generate client growth opportunities.
Gain proficiency with: Programmatic, SEM/PPC/Sponsored Content, Social Media and Creative Services (EVP/Branding, campaign development, premium items and support materials, brochures), Interactive Services (Websites, landing pages, digital assets and more), technology solutions (ATS, CRM, Sourcing, and others) to help manage client initiatives within each core category.
Build credibility and trust with clients and co-workers across all departments.
Manage workflow and activity across all team members.
Attend all agency media/vendor presentations.
Engage with media/vendors to understand product suites suited for specific client goals and objectives.
Prepare media recommendations and plans based on client scope (hiring objectives, geography, budgets and more).
Present and review recommendations and alter as needed to achieve goals.
Execute media plans, coordinating all assets (creative) and media agreements/orders.
Track media performance against plan to ensure timely reporting and strategy changes that may be required.
Maintain client project logs.
Act as liaison between client management and relevant departments to ensure objectives and timelines are met.
Juggle multiple projects and clients simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.