Sr Account Executive

Advantage Solutions • Chicago, IL

119d • $63,000 - $84,000

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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management or a similar role in consumer promotion and shopper marketing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience in budget management and program execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multiple retail channels or categories.
• Knowledge of innovative marketing vehicles and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the Agency to assigned client contacts during creative communications design development.
• Organize and synchronize a cross-functional team to deliver communication platforms and program concept development.
• Lead agency contact with clients during program execution.
• Develop and manage relationships with internal and third-party vendor partners.
• Demonstrate knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage program execution, timelines, budgets, and post-promotional reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services