Account Executive

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced Account Executive to manage key accounts for retail brands. In this role, you'll ensure the successful execution of marketing projects while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have a background in account management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Join us to build impactful client relationships and drive project success within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in account management, preferably with retail clients.
• Strong experience across marketing channels such as social, display, and TV.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clients to define project goals and deliverables.
• Manage project timelines and resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Conduct post-project analysis and evaluate performance.

Skills

Account management

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few). We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Account Executive to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key accounts for retail brands and overseeing the successful execution of their marketing and advertising projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in account management with a deep understanding of the retail brand industry. This role will report into an Account Director.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, goals, and deliverables, and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Work with cross-functional project teams, including creative, design, copywriting, resourcing, production and trafficking teams, to ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion.
• Manage project timelines and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, and within scope.
• Proactively identify and address project risks, providing timely solutions to ensure project success.
• Regularly communicate project status, progress, and key insights to clients, ensuring transparency and managing expectations effectively.
• Conduct thorough post-project analysis, evaluate project performance, and provide recommendations for future improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working across various marketing channels such as (social, display, TV) etc.
• 1 year of experience in account management, or a similar role within the advertising or marketing industry, preferably with retail clients.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile accounts and delivering complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resourcesat 416-925-7733 or by email [e-mail]