Account Executive

Odney; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401K

Flexible scheduling

PTO & Sick leave

Parental leave

Infant-at-work

Paid holidays

Free snacks

Job summary

Odney in Bismarck, ND is seeking an Account Executive to lead and support senior teammates on strategic marketing and communications for a diverse client portfolio. You will collaborate across creative, media, digital, social, PR and research to develop campaigns that make an impact and deepen client partnerships.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized and an exceptional communicator who can manage projects from concept through execution, keep teams aligned and budgets on track while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, public relations, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate meetings, conferences or events.
• Understanding of cooperative structures and principles preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Desire to learn, grow and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with assigned clients and develop a deep understanding of their business, goals, products and markets.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for your clients with guidance from a Senior Account Executive.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow existing business.
• Participate in strategic planning and campaign development alongside a Senior Account Executive, internal teams and clients.
• Prepare and present marketing and communications plans, recommendations and creative concepts.
• Develop thoughtful creative briefs that set projects up for success.
• Coordinate agency resources to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and at the highest level of quality.
• Monitor project timelines, answer questions and keep everyone moving in the same direction.
• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across advertising, digital, public relations and social media.
• Support day-to-day client requests and account needs while ensuring exceptional service and communication.
• Represent the agency at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Meeting coordination

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Advertising/Public relations/Marketing related

Equivalent experience

Job description

Are you naturally curious, highly organized and the kind of person who loves building relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same? Are you someone who enjoys solving problems, managing moving pieces and helping clients achieve meaningful results? If so, we’d love to meet you.

Job Overview

We’re looking for an Account Executive to join our team and lead and support Senior Account Executives in leading strategic marketing and communications efforts for a diverse portfolio of local, regional and national clients. In this role, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals across creative, media, digital, social media, public relations and research to develop campaigns that make an impact.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented and an exceptional communicator who enjoys building strong client relationships. You’ll help guide projects from concept through execution, keeping teams aligned, budgets on track and clients informed every step of the way. If you’re energized by collaboration, strategy and delivering outstanding work, you’ll fit right in.

About Us

Odney was founded in 1985, which means we have 40 years of experience creating high-impact marketing and communications that deliver real results to help our clients grow and prosper. Our approach is simple: we gather the best minds, the most committed people and the ones who want to change the world, and give them the freedom, support and tools to flourish. Our team of highly skilled, highly motivated and highly dedicated individuals offers clients the creative and strategic firepower to reach new levels of success.

Our commitment to excellence pushes each of us to dig deep for our clients while respecting that we all have invigorating and important lives outside of our careers. We cultivate and encourage a strong work-life balance because we believe we all deserve time, attention and quality benefits. We‘re all at our best when we feel well-rounded and supported. If you want to work for a dynamic company that values your talent and well-being, join us!

Job Location: Bismarck, ND

Responsibilities

Client Partnership

• Build strong relationships with assigned clients and develop a deep understanding of their business, goals, products and markets.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for your clients with guidance from a Senior Account Executive.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow existing business.
• Participate in strategic planning and campaign development alongside a Senior Account Executive, internal teams and clients.
• Prepare and present marketing and communications plans, recommendations and creative concepts.
• Develop thoughtful creative briefs that set projects up for success.
• Coordinate agency resources to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and at the highest level of quality.
• Monitor project timelines, answer questions and keep everyone moving in the same direction.

Project Execution

• Assist with the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across advertising, digital, public relations and social media.
• Support day-to-day client requests and account needs while ensuring exceptional service and communication.
• Represent the agency at industry events and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, public relations, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate meetings, conferences or events.
• Understanding of cooperative structures and principles preferred.
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Desire to learn, grow and continuously improve.
• Health insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Scheduling
• PTO and Sick Leave
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Infant-at-work program
• Paid Holidays
• Free snacks (we literally can’t mention the snacks enough)