Account Executive

Mccann Erickson SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their Toronto team. This role involves leading projects, managing communications, and fostering client relationships in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-known automotive brand, contributing to meaningful campaigns that resonate with consumers. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Qualifications

• Agency experience is an asset.
• Proactive, curious, and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and organize workstreams for assigned projects.
• Manage communication processes and timelines with various teams.
• Oversee financial management and budget tracking.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Area

Job description

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team here in Toronto! You are someone who is ready for a challenge, intrigued and excited by the opportunity to work on a large, well-known automotive brand. We need someone who can be a true partner to our client and cross-functional agency team, supporting the larger team to help drive the work forward.

The Team

The McCann Canada account services team is a collective of brave, nimble, and smart individuals capable of rising to any occasion. Our goal is to create work that allows brands to play a meaningful role in consumers' lives and adapt with the ever-changing automotive industry.

What you will do…

1. Set priorities, organize workstreams, and assume a leadership role for assigned projects.
2. Serve as an expert of the business to support the Account Supervisor and help the day-to-day business run smoothly.
3. Own the communication process and timelines with brand, social, production, and studio teams.
4. Manage a high volume of assets in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot quickly to manage changes under tight deadlines.
5. Oversee financial management, keeping track of budgets and fiscal status.
6. Develop strong relationships with clients and agency disciplines within the Strategy and Production teams.

Who you will be…

• Agency experience is an asset.
• Critical thinking skills to onboard and comprehend information in context and appropriately apply it to move projects forward.
• Crisp thinker and communicator—verbally, visually, and in writing.
• Proactive, curious, and self-motivated.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area required (not necessarily advertising).

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation, we are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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