Account Executive

Calcium+Company•Philadelphia, PA

22h

About The Position

The Account Executive is a position in the Account Services department, supporting day-to-day communication between the agency and its clients and ensuring information flows effectively. The role takes a positive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and project management. It partners with teams across the agency, with an increasing focus on Creative, Project Management, Strategy, and Finance, while developing mentoring and management skills. The Account Executive supports supervisors with client presentations, develops project briefs through client approval, and leads internal project kickoffs. The role owns selected projects while learning to manage larger initiatives, and supports senior account services managers with larger workstreams and strategic initiatives. It also serves as a liaison between clients and internal and external stakeholders, supports project budget tracking and client reconciliations, builds client relationships through meetings and regulatory reviews, and manages the PRC process. The position requires ongoing development of market, brand, product, scientific, and strategic knowledge. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of advertising-industry experience, including at least 1–2 years as an Account Coordinator in an agency setting. The role may require local and national travel up to 25% of the time. Ca+Co provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
1–2 years of experience in the advertising industry.
At least 1–2 years of Account Coordinator experience in an agency setting.
Strong professional presence and positive, inspirational qualities that motivate the internal team and build client confidence.
Superior verbal and written communication skills with clients and internal brand teams.
Ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and challenges mindfully.
Ability to travel locally and nationally up to 25% of the time.
Willingness to go beyond the described duties and be flexible in support of the team and the work.

Responsibilities

Support supervisors in developing client presentations for projects in development.
Own project briefs from draft development through client approval and lead internal project kickoffs.
Own selected team projects and develop the ability to manage larger projects.
Support upper-level account services managers in implementing larger workstreams and strategic initiatives.
Liaise between clients and internal and external stakeholders to meet client needs and goals and maintain clear communication.
Support regular tracking of assigned project budgets and work with supervisors on monthly client reconciliation.
Develop client relationships by attending client meetings, including Medical/Legal/Regulatory reviews.
Own the PRC process, including tracking, submissions, and communicating comments to the internal team, while building a relationship with the review committee.
Expand market knowledge and stay current on advertising opportunities across platforms, especially those relevant to assigned brands.
Monitor emerging market trends and apply them to brand planning and execution.
Train on creative briefs, brand stories, and brand strategies.
Develop and demonstrate understanding of products, scientific data, strategies, and the marketplace.