Account Executive

Publicisgroupe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Canada is seeking an Account Executive who will manage day-to-day agency efforts for a major telecommunications client. The role involves maintaining client relations, overseeing project execution, and supporting various departments to achieve client objectives.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of agency account management experience.
• Experience in an advertising or marketing agency setting.
• Strong understanding of integrated executional channels.

Responsibilities

• Building rapport and credibility with clients.
• Tracking all billing and payment records.
• Curating accurate and thorough documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Job description

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Overview

The Account Executive is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day agency efforts on behalf of the clients account; an integrated AOR Canadian Telecom client. Primarily responsible for the execution of all projects for the brand.

The successful Account Executive is someone who :

• Is passionate about advertising and the creative process
• Has a clear understanding of internal advertising processes, supporting day-to-day account operations for a large integrated AOR account
• Has a clear understanding of creative asset management, and execution with the oversight of account supervisors
• Has the ability to establish strong relationships with agency partners of all levels

Responsibilities

• Building rapport and credibility with clients based on trust and expert counsel
• Synchronizing communications between account teams, vendors, and clients
• Tracking all billing and payment records
• Understanding client positioning and strategy
• Curating accurate and thorough documentation : status reports, contact reports, timelines, etc.
• Taking ownership of day-to-day tactics and executions within the agency
• Developing strong and positive working relationships with creative, traffic, project management, finance, and other departments
• Communicating timelines & booking internal meetings / reviews with the support of the Integrated Project Managers
• Supporting in sourcing studio contacts
• Providing input, consultation, and cooperation with other agency and client partners

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of agency account management experience
• Experience working in an advertising or marketing agency setting
• Solid understanding of the various integrated executional channels including : Broadcast, Digital, Social
• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks successfully and on time
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects – multi-task, prioritize, and adjust quickly to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrates initiative, and is proactive
• Creative and quick conceptual thinker and problem solver
• Ability to work well under pressure and with strict deadlines

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 Resources.