Account Executive - Agency

LandaJob; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency in the Kansas City metro area is seeking an Account Executive to own the day-to-day execution of client marketing initiatives and serve as the primary contact for the work. You will drive project initiation, organization, and execution—from brief to launch—ensuring quality, on-time delivery, accurate budgets, and clear communication with clients and internal teams.

This is an in-office role in Overland Park, KS with occasional travel; 3+ years' marketing experience preferred and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a marketing role, agency-side or corporate marketing/communications.
• Client-facing experience with direct stakeholder communication and coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects end to end, on time and on budget.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned client work, in partnership with Account Supervisors and Directors.
• Initiate and manage a wide variety of tactics end-to-end, from development to launch.
• Own clear, timely, professional communication with clients and internal teams.
• Write project initiation forms and program proposals that support client needs.
• Build and manage project timelines.
• Develop and manage accurate project estimates; monitor budgets, and reconcile against scope.
• Partner with Creative and Content teams to provide the direction needed to develop strong work.
• Ensure work delivered to the client meets Client and Agency quality standards.
• Spot and flag organic growth opportunities on your accounts.
• Represent Agency interests with clients, partners, and vendors; ensure compliance with all Agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

Communication

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Self-management

Leadership

Curiosity

Education

Marketing/communications degree

Job description

Our client, an Agency located in the Kansas City Metropolitan area is seeking an Account Executive to join their team. In this role, you own the day-to-day execution of your clients' marketing initiatives and are a primary point of contact for the work.

In this role, you will be the master of project initiation, organization, management, and execution - taking tactics from brief to launch and keeping clients and internal teams aligned along the way. You own the projects on your accounts: you are accountable for their quality, pace, and accuracy from first brief to final delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned client work, in partnership with Account Supervisors and Directors.
• Initiate and manage a wide variety of tactics (print, digital, web, media, event/tradeshow, PR, etc.) end-to-end, from development to launch.
• Own clear, timely, professional communication with clients and internal teams across channels.
• Write project initiation forms and program proposals that support client needs and inspire creative team collaboration.
• Build and manage project timelines.
• Develop and manage accurate project estimates; monitor budgets, and reconcile against scope.
• Partner with Creative and Content teams to provide the insight and direction needed to develop strong work.
• Ensure work delivered to the client meets Client and Agency quality standards.
• Spot and flag organic growth opportunities on your accounts.
• Represent Agency interests with clients, partners, and vendors; ensure compliance with all Agency policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a marketing role - agency-side or corporate marketing/communications.
• Client-facing experience: prior roles requiring direct client or stakeholder communication - presenting in person and in writing, and owning the coordination behind it (correspondence, meeting summaries, follow-through).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects end to end - on time and on budget.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills (including listening).
• Business acumen (financial, marketing, and strategic) to interface effectively internally and externally.
• A mind for the details - adaptable, accountable, and growth-minded.
• Curious and resourceful: self-motivated to build expertise, run down unanswered questions, and think critically and independently.
• Proactively self-managed: prioritizes well, keeps your own workload on track, and communicates up early - no surprises.
• Confident in peer-level communication, with the ability to step up and lead in team settings when needed.

Preferred Background

• Experience in animal health/pet healthcare, financial services, or health and beauty.
• Familiarity with technical or regulated subject matter.
• Agency-side experience across multiple tactic types.
• A degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects on your accounts launch on time, on budget, and to Client and Agency quality standards.
• Clients rely on you as a responsive, dependable day-to-day partner for the work.
• Estimates and budgets you manage are accurate and reconciled to scope.
• Success is measured by the quality of the end deliverable, which equals a sum of Client and Agency team satisfaction.

This is an in-office role in Overland Park, KS. Occasional travel may be required, and some nontraditional hours may be necessary to meet deadlines. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.