Senior Account Executive

DAC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Casual work environment

Job summary

DAC, a global full-funnel performance media agency, is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Toronto to support day-to-day management of integrated client programs, coordinate across teams, and help with account planning, retention and growth.

You will own client workstreams, prepare for meetings, create polished communications, and leverage AI tools to improve research, drafting and analysis while safeguarding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, project coordination and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a dependable day-to-day contact for assigned clients, managing requests from briefing through follow-up.
• Own defined client workstreams and smaller accounts with guidance from the Account Director.
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings with agendas, materials, notes and action items.
• Coordinate specialists across deliverables, timelines, approvals and dependencies; flag risks early.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Senior Account Executive

Who We Are

We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO/GEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management and execution of integrated client programs across assigned accounts. This individual will help coordinate work across internal teams, maintain clear and consistent client communication, and ensure priorities, deliverables, and commitments remain on track. The Senior Account Executive will also develop a strong understanding of each client’s business and DAC’s capabilities, take ownership of defined workstreams, and support account planning, retention, and growth.

What You’ll Do

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• Act as a dependable day-to-day contact for assigned clients, owning requests from briefing through follow-up and keeping commitments on track.
• Take ownership of defined client workstreams and, where appropriate, smaller accounts, with guidance from the Account Director.
• Prepare for and participate in client meetings, including agendas, materials, notes, action items and clear next steps.
• Coordinate specialists across deliverables, timelines, approvals and dependencies, while flagging risks or out-of-scope work early.
• Create polished client communications, presentations, reports and other account materials, with a strong eye for accuracy and detail.
• Use AI tools to improve the quality and efficiency of day-to-day account work, including research, meeting preparation, first drafts and synthesizing information, while applying sound judgment and protecting client confidentiality.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business, objectives and performance, and help turn channel inputs into clear updates, actions and QBR materials.
• Stay informed on client, industry, competitive and digital trends; bring forward thoughtful questions, issues and opportunities with context and recommendations.
• Build a working knowledge of DAC’s capabilities, know when to bring in the right expert, and support account planning, retention and growth.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in an agency, digital marketing, media, communications, or related client-service environment.
• Foundational knowledge of digital marketing, with an understanding of how areas such as SEO/GEO, paid media, analytics, local marketing, content, creative, and technology work together.
• Experience supporting integrated digital marketing programs and working across multiple teams, ideally in a complex or multi-location client environment.
• Strong communication, organization, project coordination, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep work moving.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership, identify issues, and know when to escape.
• Naturally curious and proactive, with a genuine interest in learning, researching, asking questions, and understanding the “why” behind the work.
• A willingness to do the homework, understand the client, the business, the industry, and what’s happening in the market.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and client/account or project management tools, with practical experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, organization, and analysis. Brings sound judgment to fact-checking outputs and handling client or confidential information.

What You’ll Get

• Professional Growth : Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the digital performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave.
  • Retirement saving plans.
  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
  • A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment.

How We Work

This role requires three in-office days per week. Remote work is not available for this position..

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [e-mail]

At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.

Salary at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $66,000-$81,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC’s total compensation package for employees.