Account Executive

Dentsu Creative Advertising Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Dentsu Creative Advertising Ltd. in Toronto is seeking an Account Executive to support the Accounts team, coordinating client communications and project workflows across multiple markets.

You will help manage campaigns for a Quick Service Restaurant brand, maintain schedules, prepare estimates and briefs, and collaborate with creative, strategy, media, and production to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in account management, client services, marketing, advertising, or a similar role.
• QSR, food service, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related consumer brand experience is asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Account Supervisor and wider team with client communications and administrative tasks, including project estimates, contact reports, timelines, presentation materials, project briefs, and other account-related documentation.
• Collaborates with creative, strategy, media and production to manage projects from initial briefing to final execution and delivery, including coordinating meetings and approvals.
• Manages and leads smaller-scale projects and workstreams with guidance from the Account Supervisor.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings and maintains weekly status reports.
• Builds and reviews copy decks and campaign materials.
• Updates project plans based on client feedback and distributes relevant documentation.
• Organizes and maintains shared files and resources, ensuring teams have access to required assets.
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless. Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding, and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all. Dentsu Creative is an agency of dentsu.

Role Overview

As an Account Executive, you will be an integral member of the Accounts team, providing support and assistance in managing client business needs and ensuring day-to-day activities run smoothly. The Account Executive helps establish an organized, collaborative approach to account management by supporting client objectives and contributing to the success of the broader account team. You will be working on a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand and will play a key role in supporting national campaigns and initiatives. As such, you should have an appreciation for managing work across multiple markets and audiences, while maintaining a strong attention to detail to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Account Supervisor and wider team with client communications and administrative tasks, including project estimates, contact reports, timelines, presentation materials, project briefs, and other account-related documentation.
• Collaborates with creative, strategy, media and production to manage projects (like CRM, POP, learning labs, FSIs etc.) from initial briefing to final execution and delivery, including coordinating meetings (internal and client), copy revisions and approvals, and workback schedules.
• Manages and leads smaller-scale projects and workstreams with guidance and support from the Account Supervisor.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings and maintains weekly status reports.
• Builds and reviews copy decks and campaign materials.
• Updates project plans based on client feedback and distributes relevant documentation as needed.
• Organizes and maintains shared files and resources, ensuring teams have access to required assets.
• Builds positive, collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in account management, client services, marketing, advertising, or a similar role.
• QSR, food service, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related consumer brand experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

Vacancy: Is this posting for the purposes of filling an existing vacancy? [Y/N]- Yes

The salary range for this position is CAD $55k-$60k. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.

• A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

AI Disclosure: dentsu utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.

Location & Employment Type

Location: Toronto Brand: Dentsu Creative Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Inclusion & Accessibility

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best.

If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.