Account Executive

pep, LLC.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health plan

Family support

Mentorship program

401K match

Role autonomy

Certification reimbursement & training

ERGs

Job summary

pep, a WPP company, seeks an Account Executive in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on project management, coordinating client promotions with suppliers, and delivering campaigns on time and within budget.

You will build relationships across client and internal teams, ensuring high-quality results and ongoing client satisfaction. You’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team in a hybrid setup four days a week and have opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and training within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business or Communication or equivalent; marketing or management emphasis preferred.
• Experience in marketing or project management is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and client-service mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing promotions by coordinating with clients to gather specifications and relay to suppliers.
• Maintain strong metrics: on-time closure, on-time & on-budget delivery, audit scores.
• Hold regular status meetings with clients, vendors and internal resources to ensure flawless execution.
• Seek continual knowledge development and process improvements within the team.
• Mentor and coach junior team members toward AE roles.
• Identify client pain points and propose new capabilities and efficiencies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Marketing or PM experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Business or Communication

Job description

About WPP

pep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

About WPP

pep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

Job Title: Account Executive

Reports To: Account Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Who is pep?

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 22 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team.

At Pep We Value Our Team And Offer

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Role Autonomy
• Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

Summary Of Position

The Account Executive position is focused on project management and works closely with client and supplier contacts to deliver successful marketing campaigns and projects. Account Executives are highly organized and have a passion for building relationships. You will be a valued part of both your internal pep team and your client team – we work hard but we also have a great time together!

Key Responsibilities And Attributes

• Manage marketing promotions by collaborating with your client to assemble all promotion specifications and communicating requirements to respective suppliers.
• Maintain strong metrics. You are responsible for on-time file closure, on-time & on-budget and audit scores.
• Build relationships by conducting regular status meetings with clients, vendors and internal resources to ensure flawless, on-time, on-budget execution for each promotion.
• Build your Knowledge & Expertise by seeking out additional training, staying up to date on industry news and trends, and assisting in the development of processes/procedures.
• Build a relationship with your AC by mentoring and coaching them as they work towards the AE role.
• Proactively understand your clients’ pain points and deliver new capabilities, efficiencies and innovative ideas to support them ongoing in the ever-changing consumer promotions landscape

Knowledge/Skills Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Preferred, but not required; Bachelor’s in Business or Communication (emphasis in marketing or management); or Minimum 18 months of applicable business or promotion management experience.
• A positive attitude with the ability to manage healthy business practices by growing and working harmoniously as part of a larger team.
• Marketing or project management experience preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrate desire for continuous learning, improvement and growing your business

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.