Account Executive

shark&minnow; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

shark&minnow is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day client management, coordinating campaigns with internal teams and vendors, and ensuring projects run efficiently.

You will assist in client communications, proposals, and status updates, and maintain records, timelines, and budgets while helping deliver successful marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years in marketing, advertising, or account management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily client communication and address requests promptly.
• Support development of client presentations, strategies, and proposals.
• Maintain accurate client records including timelines, budgets, and approvals.
• Coordinate between internal teams and clients to meet expectations.
• Work with creative, media, and production teams to meet deadlines.
• Draft creative briefs and align stakeholders on objectives.
• Track milestones, approvals, and revisions; ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate project timelines and approvals across teams.
• Execute and manage campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Monitor campaign performance and compile KPI reports.
• Research industry trends and provide data-driven insights for campaigns.
• Offer recommendations for optimization based on data.
• Draft status reports and meeting notes; support admin tasks.
• Research trends and support client initiatives.

Skills

Adobe CS

WordPress

Email marketing

Social media

Digital marketing

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

MS Office

PM tools

Analytics tools

Independent work

Discretion

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s in marketing/advertising

Tools

Asana

Teamwork

Trello

Basecamp

Job description

Job Description

As an Account Executive (AE), you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of client accounts, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and vendors to coordinate campaigns, track deliverables, and contribute to the success of our clients’ marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Account Management Support

• Assist in daily client communication, ensuring requests and feedback are addressed promptly.
• Support the development of client presentations, marketing strategies, and project proposals.
• Maintain accurate client records, including project timelines, budgets, and approvals.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and clients to ensure expectations are met.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Work closely with creative, media, and production teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet client expectations.
• Assist in drafting creative briefs, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on campaign objectives.
• Track project milestones, approvals, and revisions, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and approvals across internal and external teams.

Campaign Performance & Reporting

• Execute and manage creative campaigns across multiple paid, owned, and earned marketing channels
• Monitor campaign performance and compile reports on key performance metrics.
• Conduct competitive research and analyze industry trends to provide insights for client campaigns.
• Provide recommendations for campaign optimizations based on data-driven insights.

Administrative & Organizational Support

• Assist in drafting creative briefs, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Research industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging marketing strategies to support client initiatives.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and tracking budgets.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant marketing, advertising, or account management experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, tools, and strategies.
• Awareness of digital marketing trends and foundational concepts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Teamwork, Trello, Basecamp) is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, media planning, and analytics tools.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality work outcomes.
• Strong discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Change the tide with shark&minnow

shark&minnow is an independent and women-owned, multi-disciplinary strategy and design consultancy specializing in branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, and audio and video production. We believe in fostering a collaborative and creative work environment where our team members can thrive. Here’s what we offer:

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