Account Executive

Turnkey DOT, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

Turnkey DOT, LLC, based in Chicago, is seeking an Account Executive to service a large beer client. The role involves becoming a brand expert and working closely with clients to drive their business.

Responsibilities include planning transports, client communication, and managing logistics. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in event marketing, are detail-oriented, and hold a Bachelor’s degree. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in event/tour activation, sponsor servicing, or sports marketing.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work non-traditional hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the brand and act as an extension of the client team.
• Plan asset transports across the calendar year.
• Serve as the key contact for clients and distributors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Account Executive

Chicago, IL

Reports To: Group Account Director

Start Date: Immediately

OVERVIEW

Turnkey, a full-service experiential marketing agency based in Chicago, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Account Executive servicing a large beer client. The role will be based in Chicago, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become an expert on the brand and act as an extension of the client team.
• Work directly with clients daily to understand needs, KPIs, and ways to drive their business forward.

Planning

• Plan asset transports across the calendar year and across multiple client display assets, including hiring and managing drivers and a fleet of vehicles/rental units.
• Collaborate with clients to understand planning elements such as access, load‑ins, load‑outs, timing.
• Coordinate with partners such as fabricators, wrap vendors, or rental/leasing companies to produce requested elements.
• Communicate plans, budget, and KPIs clearly to clients.

Implementation

• Serve as the key contact for clients, distributors, and agency clients.
• Coordinate venue and team personnel for access, space limitations, power requirements, etc.
• Oversee details around staff and vehicles for on‑site transports, setup, breakdown, and cleanliness.
• Manage labor process for installation and strike of activations.
• Train and manage driver/tour staff on vehicle types and internal Turnkey requirements.
• Track results in real time and adjust as needed.
• Creatively solve problems as they arise.

Post‑Event

• Understand client tracking of results, KPIs, and budget.
• Update clients daily on results, problems, solutions, unit maintenance, and nuances.
• Ensure proper storage of elements for next activation.
• Track transport/event budgets by unit in real time, providing accurate data to the client and the account team.

Other

• Work on other projects assigned by senior account leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and HR units on pertinent matters.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends as events often fall in those timeframes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1‑3 years of experience in event/tour activation, sponsor servicing, sports marketing, or related field. Agency or brand experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to focus on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with brand activations, including on‑site implementation.
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics related to events.
• Ability to work non‑traditional hours as required.
• Ability to meet deadlines for time‑sensitive projects.
• Comfortable with client communication via phone, videoconference, or in person.
• Ability to build positive client relationships.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary and bonus program, commensurate with experience. Benefits include Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, 401(k), Life, STD/LTD insurance, and more.

Turnkey is an Equal Opportunity Employer