Account Executive - Spirits

Eventlink Llc; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eventlink Llc in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Account Executive to supervise and facilitate day‑to‑day execution of programs for a spirits client. You will develop, maintain, and grow the client relationship with an emphasis on increasing revenue and profitability.

The role requires 3–5+ years in adult beverage brand management and/or experiential marketing, plus 1–3 years of managing full‑time staff. Travel up to 25% and a 4‑year degree are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in-market experience.
• 3-5+ years in adult beverage brand management and/or experiential/integrated marketing.
• 1-3 years experience managing full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding, accountable communications and relationships with clients, shared services, staff, and vendors.
• Develop, communicate, and facilitate marketing strategies/plans and creative platforms with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Identify/propose marketing solutions and participate in proposals.
• Manage program execution, budgets, timelines, client communications, vendor relationships and reporting.
• Monitor financial aspects of all assigned clients; assist with budgeting, invoicing and client billing.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Nation Wide - Sterling Heights, MI 48314Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyThe Account Executive's (AE) primary responsibility is to supervise and facilitate the day-to-day execution of assigned programs and markets for a spirits client account. The AE develops, maintains, and grows the client relationship with an emphasis on increasing revenue and profitability. This person must gain a deep understanding of assigned clients regional business, processes and objectives and be able to identify efficiencies or maximize results and understand and monitor financial aspects of assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding, accountable communications and relationships with clients, shared services, staff, and vendors
• Develop, communicate, and facilitate marketing strategies/plans and creative platforms with a focus on measurable outcomes
• As needed, participate in Sales and Marketing process by identifying/proposing marketing solutions and participating in proposals
• Manage program execution, budgets, timelines, client communications, vendor relationships and reporting
• Understand and monitor financial aspects of all assigned clients. Assist with program budgeting, negotiate costs for services, track program costs, oversee direct report spend, prepare and submit invoices and assist with client billing
• Prepare clear and concise call reports (internal and external), status meeting agendas, customer invoices, internal and external project debriefs and statistical project analysis reports as required
• Attend client meetings and facilitate status meetings as necessary
• Attend internal Production meetings, ensure Agency-shared Activation Calendar is updated and accurate on a weekly basis
• Uphold and maintain the integrity of what was sold and budgeted vs. what is being supplied and implemented
• Coordinate with shared services to maintain client contracts, proper insurance coverage and certificates, and personnel documentation
• Manage, train and mentor staff by providing clear expectations and goals, monitoring performance, providing feedback (both formal and ongoing) and coaching. Identify and coordinate development opportunities
• Assist Account Director in forecasting account development and day-to-day management of program execution

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in-market experience

Experience

• Project & Client Management experience required
• 3-5+ years in adult beverage brand management and/or experiential/integrated marketing
• 1-3 years experience managing full-time staff

Skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Suite Applications
• Extremely detail oriented with ability to create, utilize, and manage organization templates, timelines, calendars, and key documents
• Ability to solve problems, multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Exemplary communication & presentation skills; written, verbal and visual
• Flexibility, versatility, and willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and maintain effective processes

Schedule

• Ability to travel as needed (client/agency meetings, in-market trainings, in-market quality control to maintain the health of your assigned clients/programs)
• Schedule based on business needs and will vary on the season