Account Executive

WPP Unite; Cincinnati (OH); Ibrido; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision (with anoption

401K with a % match

Various maternity/paternity leave

Fully funded disability and life_ins

Descrizione del lavoro

WPP Unite is seeking a motivated junior account support professional to help drive shopper marketing initiatives for Unilever's brands. You will work closely with Strategy, Creative, Design, Production and PM teams to keep programs moving and aligned with client goals.

Responsibilities include refining briefs, coordinating approvals, and maintaining client-facing documentation while building brand knowledge and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced agency setting.

Competenze

• 1–2 years of experience in a marketing agency, brand, retailer, commerce, experiential, or related environment; internships considered.
• Interest in shopper marketing, retail activation, commerce and omni-channel brand presence.
• CPG/retail/trade marketing experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills across a fast-paced account.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal partners and clients.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Collaborative, resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; project-management tools are a plus.
• Ability to work in the office 3–4 days per week.

Mansioni

• Support the account team with day-to-day client and project needs, responding promptly and professionally.
• Maintain client-facing status reports, action trackers, meeting agendas and recaps, ensuring decisions and next steps are documented.
• Coordinate feedback, approvals, and information between clients, internal teams, partner agencies, and external vendors.
• Build an understanding of the client’s brands, business priorities, retail channels, and key stakeholders.
• Develop clear project briefs by gathering inputs and organizing background materials.
• Partner with Strategy, Creative, Design, Production, and Project Management teams to keep workstreams aligned.
• Help prepare client presentations, competitive examples, and program recaps.
• Develop understanding of shopper behavior, retail environments, and the role of commerce marketing in driving conversion.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, routing, proofing, and approvals with Project Management.
• Review work for accuracy, brand compliance, and client feedback; track risks and dependencies.
• Organize project files and ensure documentation is current and accessible.
• Support program execution across in-store, digital commerce, retail media, experiential, and trade activation touchpoints.
• Manage client’s internal POS platform and input procurement details.

Conoscenze

Marketing experience

Client management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Office presence 3-4 days/wk

Strumenti

MS Office

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

There’s never been a more exciting time in marketing, as media and commerce continue to merge to drive meaningful consumer experiences. As one of the most innovative CPG companies in the world, Unilever, the maker of iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann’s, TRESemmé, Degree and many others, is adapting to this rapidly changing landscape with the help of WPP and its unparalleled network of agencies.

The newly-created unit, WPP Unite, will be the pioneering force at this intersection, led by two of WPP’s most dynamic agencies: GroupM and Barrows, operating as ONE end to end strategy, design, and execution powerhouse.

GroupM will bring their media thought-leadership and performance expertise, combined with the retail and commercial expertise of Barrows to deliver integrated, end-to-end programs for the entire Unilever portfolio of iconic, household brands. True to its name, the team operates with a unified vision, from initial strategy to final execution, leveraging our collective expertise in design, engineering, and media integration to craft world-class brand programming.

WPP Unite, comprised of the best talent in the industry, will pioneer a truly integrated agency model and drive unprecedented growth for Unilever in the years to come.

Barrows brings 40 years of expertise in retail design and marketing, and excels in leveraging insights and cutting-edge digital strategies to create engaging omni-channel experiences.

As a key part of WPP Unite, Barrows will help shape the future of commerce marketing across renowned brand categories and retailers, and drive meaningful results for one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the account team with day-to-day client and project needs, responding promptly and professionally.
• Maintain client-facing status reports, action trackers, meeting agendas and recaps, ensuring decisions and next steps are clearly documented.
• Coordinate feedback, approvals, and information between clients, internal teams, partner agencies, and external vendors.
• Build a working understanding of the client’s brands, business priorities, retail channels, and key stakeholders.

Strategic, Creative & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Support the development of clear project briefs by gathering inputs, confirming requirements, and organizing relevant background materials.
• Partner with Strategy, Creative, Design, Production, and Project Management teams to keep workstreams aligned and moving forward.
• Help prepare client presentations, competitive examples, program recaps, and other materials that strengthen the team’s recommendations.
• Develop an understanding of shopper behavior, retail environments, and the role of commerce marketing in driving conversion.

Operational Excellence & Project Ownership

• Work hand-in-hand with Project Management to coordinate timelines, deliverable lists, routing, proofing, and approvals
• Review work carefully for accuracy, consistency, brand compliance, legal copy, specifications, and completion of client feedback.
• Track open questions, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues early and following through to resolution.
• Organize project files and ensure documentation is complete, current, and accessible to the broader team.
• Support program execution across in-store, digital commerce, retail media, experiential, and trade activation touchpoints.
• Manage client’s internal-facing POS platform, inputting important details for procurement and stakeholder purposes.

Commercial Management & Growth

• Support the preparation and tracking of estimates, purchase orders, scopes, budgets, and invoice-related documentation.
• Monitor project hours and out-of-pocket costs against approved parameters, flagging potential variances to the account lead.
• Help document incremental client requests and ensure out-of-scope work is identified before execution.
• Contribute to a collaborative, positive, and high-performance team culture.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, communicate progress clearly, and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Seek feedback, build category and agency knowledge, and actively develop the skills required to progress within Account
• Management

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a marketing agency, brand, retailer, commerce, experiential, or related environment; relevant internships may be considered.
• Interest in shopper marketing, retail activation, commerce, and the way brands show up across physical and digital retail environments.
• CPG, retail, or trade marketing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage details across multiple assignments across a very fast-paced account with competing priorities..
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence interacting with internal partners and clients.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; experience with project-management tools is a plus.
• Ability to work in the office 3–4 days per week.

Benefits include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!)
• 401K with a % match
• Various maternity/paternity leave options
• Fully funded disability and life insurance options