Creative Agency - Account Executive

Tukaiz; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising services company is seeking a Marketing Data Processing contractor in Franklin Park, IL. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in advertising or restaurant marketing, with a strong focus on project management abilities. You will lead client and account coordination, manage timelines, and support the account team in delivering creative solutions. Ideal candidates are highly organized and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in advertising or restaurant marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client management and project management.
• Lead development and management of project timelines.
• Foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Project management

Organizational proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

Wrike

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Data Processing (Contractor)

Location: Franklin Park, IL [Hybrid]

Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

This role will support a dedicated account team and will lead day‑to‑day project management and coordination between client, account team and creative team. This person should have strong project management and organizational proficiency, while understanding marketing and advertising principles.

• Support day‑to‑day client management, project management, and client communications
• Proactively lead development and management of call for work and project timelines
• Coordinate timelines internally, to prioritize work and clearly define key deliverable dates
• Lead status meetings and gather client feedback for creative team
• Support the Account Director on client strategy and deliverables
• Suggest updates to workflows, tools, and templates for improved efficiency
• Support account team to build client presentations, identify competitive insights, and ad hoc client requests
• Troubleshoot issues, provide thoughtful resolutions, and elevate to Account Director when needed
• Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in advertising or restaurant marketing
• Strong proactive project management with ability to meet daily deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and proven experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours as needed at times
• Self‑motivated and strong problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and experience with PM software tools, preferably Wrike
• Up to 10% travel

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Advertising Services