Account Executive

Armory 815; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid position

Job summary

Armory815, a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking seasoned Agency Account Executives to join our growing team. You will manage a portfolio of active client accounts, guiding strategy, creative, media planning, digital operations, and performance reporting to deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in integrated marketing or agency leadership, strong business acumen, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset capable of building

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in integrated marketing, agency leadership, consulting, media strategy, account leadership, or client services.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Working knowledge of modern media ecosystems, analytics, attribution, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to a portfolio of active client accounts, overseeing the full scope of agency services from campaign strategy and creative development to media planning and performance reporting.
• Be the trusted voice clients count on to anticipate needs, solve problems, and deliver results that build lasting brand equity.

Job description

RE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY?

Armory815 Is Recruiting Seasoned Advertising Agency Account Executives

Armory815, a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, northwest of Chicago, is seeking experienced, driven, and client-focused Agency Account Executives to join our growing team.

About Armory815

Forged in History. Where Legacy Meets Innovation. Located in the heart of Rockford's historic district, Armory815 is a tactical center of creative power and strategic intelligence. We specialize in accretive narrative storytelling, full-service campaign execution, and data-driven media management for some of the most competitive and exciting brands in the country. Our mission is straightforward: Fortify. Deploy. Conquer.

The Role

As an Account Executive at Armory815, you will serve as the primary strategic partner to a portfolio of active client accounts, overseeing the full scope of agency services from campaign strategy and creative development to media planning, digital ad operations, and performance reporting. You will be the trusted voice in the room, the person clients count on to anticipate needs, solve problems, and deliver results that build lasting brand equity.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in integrated marketing, agency leadership, consulting, media strategy, account leadership, or client services
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Working knowledge of modern media ecosystems, analytics, attribution, and performance reporting
• Ability to effectively collaborate with strategists, creatives, media specialists, and production teams
• Comfort presenting recommendations and insights to executive stakeholders
• A consultative mindset focused on client advancement and long-term partnership
• Proven success managing advertising and marketing programs within highly competitive verticals, including casino and gaming, quick-service restaurant (QSR), franchise and co-op marketing, and Tier Two automotive dealer association environments a plus.

You are a confident, polished communicator. You manage up and down with equal skill. You understand the rhythm of an agency, the urgency of a client, and the discipline required to keep complex campaigns moving forward on time and on budget. You are not looking for just another job. You are looking for a place to do the best work of your career.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, fast-growing agency with a blue-chip client roster
• A collaborative, high-performance creative and strategic team
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off
• Hybrid position; Headquartered in a downtown Rockford, beautifully restored historic building northwest of Chicago