Account Executive

Publicis Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Canada is seeking an Account Executive. This role involves managing day-to-day agency efforts for a major telecom client, ensuring effective communication and project execution. Ideal candidates are passionate about advertising, possess strong communication skills, and can manage multiple projects efficiently. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of agency account management experience.
• Experience in an advertising or marketing agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Building rapport and credibility with clients based on trust.
• Synchronizing communications between account teams, vendors, and clients.
• Tracking all billing and payment records.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Creativity

Job description

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Company 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, support day-to-day account operations on 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 their 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 report, timelines, etc...
• Taking ownership of day-to-day tactics and executions within agency
• Developing strong and positive working relationships with creative, traffic, project management, finance, 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 year of agency account management experience
• Experience in 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 deadline

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.