Account Executive

TBWA\\Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase program

Vacation & paid time off

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

TBWA Worldwide in Chicago seeks an Account Executive to bridge web execution, data, and creativity, ensuring flawless delivery for the US Army account. You’ll drive cross-functional collaboration, manage workflows, and protect timelines while coordinating with partner agencies to bring campaigns to life.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, relationship-building, and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and with clients.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing or advertising
• Superior organizational ability and attention to detail
• Excellent writing, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork
• Interest in measurement and website analytics

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Coordination: connect data-driven marketing ecosystem, manage workflows to meet deadlines
• Day-to-Day Execution: plan meetings, track status, keep projects moving forward
• Leadership & Communication: build credibility, capture notes, communicate progress
• Problem Solving & Resilience: stay calm under pressure, adapt and propose solutions

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Website analytics

Job description

THE ROLE

Are you the organized, energetic orchestrator who thrives in fast-paced environments? We're looking for a talented Account Executive in Chicago -- the connective tissue between web execution, data, creativity and flawless execution.

Agency

TBWA

Job Function

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction

Account Management

Job Description

Title: Account Executive

Reports to: Account Director

Client: US Army

THE ROLE

In this role, you'll be the heartbeat of our IAT team on the US Army account. You’ll manage workflows, champion cross-functional collaboration, keep everyone aligned, and ensure our best work gets delivered on time. You'll work closely with Website and Reporting partner agencies to bring projects and campaigns to life while developing the strategic thinking skills that define agency leadership.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Partner with cross-functional teams to connect a multi-faceted, data-driven marketing ecosystem, specializing in website execution and data reporting
• Liaison with key partners to manage workflows to meet internal and client deadlines
• Balance agency perspective with client advocacy, challenging the status quo when it strengthens the work
• You don’t need to be the expert in the field, but you need to know who the experts are, and how to communicate with them and work jointly to meet internal and client needs

Day-to-Day Execution

• Manage team operations: plan meetings, maintain communication channels, track status and projects, and keep everyone moving forward
• Secure the right people for key meetings and reviews, and adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Be the key communications liaison and intersection point between teams, relaying timelines and project summaries to keep people informed and connected

Leadership & Communication

• Build trusting relationships based on credibility and respect with teammates, clients, and agency partners
• Capture and communicate clearly—from meeting notes to weekly recaps that celebrate wins and preview what's next
• Identify roadblocks early and determine ideas on how to solve them
• Be an active listener; connect key topics from across the program, anticipate needs and take initiative to meet them

Problem Solving & Resilience

• Thrive under pressure by staying calm, organized, and solution-focused
• Be open to new ideas, and suggest your own
• Bring team members together and keep morale high during intense projects

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, advertising or related fields
• Superior organizational ability and attention to detail—you catch what others miss
• Excellent communication skills: strong writing, presentation, and facilitation abilities
• Collaborative mindset: you work cross-functionally, embrace different perspectives, and never work in silos
• Resourcefulness & problem-solving: you find creative solutions and help others do the same
• Emotional intelligence: you navigate different personalities, stay calm under pressure, and bring people together
• Curiosity & initiative: you ask good questions, seek to understand, and anticipate the next step
• Comfort with website & analytics: you're curious about measurement and focused on producing measurable results

WHY JOIN US?

Our Culture

We're driven by a simple belief: Good enough is not enough. We're bold, collaborative, and human-centered. We value curiosity, integrity, resourcefulness, and teams that work like pirates—creative, fearless, and committed to the mission. Here, you'll work with people who genuinely respect each other and bring their full selves to the table.

Team TBWA

is an integrated agency team (IAT) covering a wide spectrum of marketing specialties, custom-built by Omnicom for the U.S. Army. There is a core group of agencies, each with its own expertise and it’s what makes working on the US Army account like no other.

Your Growth

This is a launchpad role. You'll develop hands-on expertise in campaign strategy, project management, and client relations—skills that lead directly to coordinator, manager, and senior leadership roles in the agency world. You'll have mentorship built in and real opportunities to own projects and drive impact.

LOCATION

Given the nature of our team and the client assigned to this role, we are only considering candidates that currently live in or wish to relocate to Chicago in the near future (first 60 days of employment).

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000 - $76,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location and experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable.

Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days, Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted

ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.

$70,000 - $76,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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$70,000 - $76,000