Account Executive - Quick Serve Restaurants

Pep•Cincinnati, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned marketing programs for the Quick Serve Restaurants business. The role manages promotions from conception through completion, coordinates program requirements and timelines among clients, suppliers, and internal teams, and supports accurate, on-time, on-budget execution. The position also compiles and manages large data sets, works with suppliers to confirm completion and proof of performance, and recommends cost or time efficiencies. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time role based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a hybrid work approach. Teams work in the office an average of four days per week. The role reports to the Account Supervisor.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, CONCAT, IF, and SUMIF formulas.
Ability to read and interpret process documents and procedure manuals and operate internal online systems.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work in a client-facing capacity.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform intermediate-level math, including calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to mentor, grow, and work harmoniously as part of a larger team.
Ability to manage healthy business processes.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Business or Communication with a 2.8+ GPA from a four-year college or university; preferred but not required.
At least 18 months of applicable business experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage marketing promotions from conception to completion for the assigned business unit.
Manage and compile large sets of data accurately using advanced Excel formulas.
Work with clients to assemble promotion specifications and communicate requirements to supplier teams.
Create and manage production timelines and communicate timeline expectations to client contacts, suppliers, and internal personnel.
Coordinate with clients and suppliers to ensure program requirements meet legal and policy guidelines.
Manage changes to promotion scope while supporting on-time and on-budget execution.
Work with supplier partners to recommend cost and time efficiencies to clients.
Communicate with suppliers to ensure promotions are completed and adequate proof of performance is provided.
Prepare client targeting recommendations and complete artwork and system proofing and approvals.
Use staff effectively, including delegating as appropriate, and contribute to healthy business processes.