Account Executive

OLIVER | The Brandtech Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,750 - 71,250; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agency is seeking an Account Executive in Chicago to manage client relationships and project timelines. This hybrid role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including liaising with clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project success. Ideal candidates will have 0-3 years of experience in advertising or marketing and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Salary ranges from $63,750 to $71,250, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in client relationship management.
• Experience within advertising, design, or marketing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the account’s foundation.
• Prepare for meetings and organize materials.
• Create and maintain project timelines.
• Communicate project status clearly to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Established in 2004, Inside Ideas Group is a rapidly growing global agency network that helps clients drive their businesses forward from the Inside. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Account Executive

Location: Chicago, United States

About the role

Inside IdeasGroup is looking for an AccountExecutive to join our award winning in-house creative, content and production agency on multinational beverage brands.

As anAccountExecutive, you will work closely with our client andcross-functional teambringing social and digital content to life from brief to final execution and much more. Our team does everything from creating assets and content for social channels for largeportfolioof brands, leading brand strategy and creative campaign work, production, internal communications and more.This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

This role is currently a hybrid model based in downtown Chicago. requiringinoffice2-3 days a week. Must be over 21+ years old.

What you will be doing

• Manage all aspects of the account’s foundation, including maintaining project documents
• Prepare for meetings and touchpoints by organizing materials, documentation, and details
• Create and maintain project timelines
• Manage the flow of projects and completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
• Communicate project status to clients and internal teams with clarity
• Support cross-functional teams made up of strategy, visual design, copywriting, and production
• Build strong relationships across departments to facilitate smooth project progression
• Liaising with clients on a day-to-day basis and make other contacts that will strengthen the client relationship
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the client’s business, including how assignments align with the brand scope and priorities
• Work with the cross-functional teams to ensure the work is meeting the client's brief
• Take in project briefs from our client, partner with Account and Strategy team s to flesh out project briefs to ensure we have a clear picture of the work to be done
• Possess in-depth knowledge of agency processes

What you need to be great in this role

• 0-3 years of experiencein a professional client relationship management role
• Experience within advertising, design or marketing is needed
• Extremely organized and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written andoralcommunication skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative with the ability to problem-solve proactively and deal with multiple priorities
• Solution-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency and resilience
• Ability to build and manage project timelines with multiple stakeholders
• Self-starter whois able topick up projects and drive them forward
• Willingness to learn new things andcome up withunique solutions
• Thrives in a fast-pace, ever-changing environment focused on results and progress
• At the time of this posting , the base salary for this position may range from $63,750.00 to $71,250.00 USD . Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one componen t of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Our values shape everything we do:

• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
• Be always learningand listening to understand
• Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
• Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Inside Ideas Group, part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Inside Ideas Group has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.