Account Executive

NGP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA & FSA Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Wellness Perks

Job summary

New Ground Promotions in New York City is seeking an Account Executive - Experiential to support client services, production, and field marketing teams. You will help plan and execute experiences from concept through completion, liaising with suppliers and managing budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years' experience in agency-driven events, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time role requires travel to client sites and evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of client service or event production experience.
• Experience with alcohol brand activations.
• Experience building relationships with third-party suppliers.
• Based in the Metro NYC area and able to travel 10-15%.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong budgeting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support concept ideation, development, and production of experiential strategies.
• Assist in program RFP/brief concepting, brainstorming, and creative development.
• Support production and execution of year-round events and activations.
• Develop and manage production timelines, schedules, progress reports, event flows, and deliverables.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and offer solutions while remaining composed.
• Build event activation presentations, ROS, and staffing plans.
• Manage client expectations and ensure delivery of high-quality service; act on client feedback.
• Source, hire, and manage vendors, labor staff, technical support, etc.
• Ensure accurate and timely event reporting in the online database; maintain trackers and weekly reports.
• Create detailed recap decks with data and photos of all programming.
• Organize and track financial documents and invoices; assist with budget oversight.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Ability to multitask

Team player

Willingness to travel

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat Professional

PM tools

Job description

Account Executive - Experiential

Full Time - NYC

Immediate Hire

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Established in 2010, New Ground Promotions is an industry leader in marketing brand experiences + creating cultural relevance. Marketing is the art of telling a great story and we are some of the best storytellers in the business. We deliver experiences that are measured against excellence, from concept to completion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Account Executive supports the day-to-day operational needs of the Experiential, Production, and Field Marketing teams with its prime focus on client account management. This position will be a member of the Client Services team, focusing on strategy and execution of experiences that address our clients’ needs and elevate their brands.With an understanding of all controls, processes, policies and compliance, you will be part of every aspect of the project from planning to execution, including budget development, brief writing, presentation building, and liaising with our third-party suppliers and POS/asset sourcing.

We’re looking for a highly organized, creative problem solver who can work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their work, demonstrate strong communication skills, and, most importantly, be a team player. The person in this role must be comfortable working with the marketing and promotions of wine and spirits products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the concept ideation, development, and production of experiential marketing strategies.
• Aid in program RFP/brief concepting, brainstorming, and creative development.
• Support production and execution of year-round events and activations.
• Develop and manage production timelines, schedules, progress reports, event flows, and deliverables.
• Ability to see challenges before they arise, offering solutions and alternate options while remaining steady and confident.
• Build event activation presentations, ROS, and staffing plans.
• Manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, solicit, and act based on client feedback.
• Source, hire, and manage vendors, labor staff, technical support, etc.
• Ensure all event reporting is entered accurately and timely into the online database.
• Maintain event trackers and weekly reports for all field marketing activity.
• Create detailed recap decks with data and photos of all programming.
• Organize and track financial documents and invoices.
• Assist with budget oversight for key event programs to ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of client service or event production experience (preferably in an agency setting).
• Proven event production expertise with emphasis in alcohol brand activations.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and handle multiple projects across different accounts while maintaining a team player mentality.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and vendor negotiation
• Experience building relationships with third-party suppliers and sourcing.
• Expertise in Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional and the components of project scheduling and PM workflow web-based tools.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits and event executions.
• Based in the Metro NYC area with 10-15% travel.
• Keen awareness of event industry activity.
• An eclectic sense of style and creativity.
• Available occasional evenings and weekends depending on event schedule.

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

• Base Salary: $67,500 - $75,000
• Bonus: tied to personal performance, program KPIs, agency financials
• Milestone Bonuses: Triggered by revenue growth, expansion wins, or market launches

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options with telemedicine access

• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays – Prioritizing work-life balance
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid options for added security
• HSA & FSA Plans – Tax-advantaged savings for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 confidential support services
• Professional Development – Ongoing training and leadership growth
• Wellness Perks – Gym discounts, wellness programs, and more

At NGP, we are a group of people growing together and having fun doing it. We support a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone has a voice and contributes to the team. We value unique insights, respect all backgrounds, and enjoy sharing our experiences together.

NGP is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.