Sr Account Executive Agency

Advantage Solutions•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Account Executive functions as a leader of Agency consumer promotion and shopper marketing program deliverables within multiple categories or retail channels. Primary role is to serve as a face of the Agency to assigned client contact(s) during creative communications design development, execution and analysis of account/brand-specific programs. A successful Senior Account Executive will organize and synchronize a cross-functional team to deliver communication platforms, program concept development, and analysis of results. Must practice effective written and oral communication skills with clients, customers, agency partners and third-party vendors. When programs move from planning to execution, become the lead agency contact with client Develop and own all internal and third-party vendor partners Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client Responsible for understanding what customer and client allow, and identify innovative vehicles/vendors that meet set objectives Directly manage program execution, timeline & budget management and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in agency, brand management and/or media production preferred
5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to make oral presentations
Good interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Strong prioritization skills
Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people

Responsibilities

Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third-party vendors
Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client
Design and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from Director
Supervise and/or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes
Contribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director.
Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive purchase behavior change
When relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners
Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals
Identify cross-company Marketing Svs revenue-driving opportunities
Successfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team members