Assistant Account Executive

DSplus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

DSplus, a Saatchi & Saatchi company, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support Toyota and Lexus initiatives within Growth and Retention. You will assist in meeting prep, analytics, asset aggregation, and cross‑functional coordination across Creative, Media, and Finance teams.

The role involves client contact over time, development of strong internal relationships, and proficiency with various software tools.

Qualifications

• Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
• The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day‑to‑day internal operations.
• Some client contact will eventually be involved, and an understanding of the Client’s business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with his/her clients through consistent contact and diligent client service.
• Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
• The AAE post will require extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software.

Responsibilities

• Support in meeting preparation including but not limited to presentation building, analytics and report build out and asset aggregation
• Manage Tier 1 creative production and internal communication amongst teams
• Serve as liaison to Project Management and Creative department while coordinating/ executing creative production activities and projects
• Support the advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for any projects he or she is assigned
• Assist the Account Supervisor in budget-management and financials projects
• Execute various creative and media research/statistical projects
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Advertising experience

Client relationship skills

Integrated communications

Computer proficiency

Job description

Company Description

DSplus is a Saatchi & Saatchi company. It was created around the idea of a “Digital Salesperson” who leads a customer through the entire lifecycle of their automobile ownership journey. DSplus is a Saatchi & Saatchi company. It was created around the idea of a “Digital Salesperson” who leads a customer through the entire lifecycle of their automobile ownership journey. Our clients are Toyota Motor North America, and Toyota & Lexus Dealerships across the country. DSplus is also proud to be an Agency of Record for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world's largest independent distributor of Toyotas. Our mission is to merge the world–class branding efforts of our mothership, Saatchi & Saatchi, with the retail needs of our Dealerships. The result: an end‑to‑end customer experience that personifies the quality and integrity of the Toyota brand, and helps sell more cars. DSplus employs a powerful data‑driven, integrated messaging platform that works across the sales and service lifecycle. This cross‑tier, cross‑channel system is fueled by the perfect mix of Artificial Intelligence, insightful media strategies, and stunning, high‑performance creative. Always aligned to the Toyota brand and to each client’s unique value proposition, the system delivers sharp business results—while reaching the right target with the right message at the right time. Our culture values authenticity, transparency, and collaboration, while setting the bar high in the work we do. At DSplus, we recognize and reward success, always putting our employees first. If you bring inventive thinking, boundless enthusiasm, and tireless energy—with a passion for client service that fuels us into the future, this might be just the fit. Come join us.

Overview

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the account executive(s), account supervisor(s), and agency management director. The AAE will be part of the DSplus account services team working on the Toyota and Lexus business within the Growth and Retention division.

Responsibilities

• Support in meeting preparation including but not limited to presentation building, analytics and report build out and asset aggregation
• Manage Tier 1 creative production and internal communication amongst teams
• Serve as liaison to Project Management and Creative department while coordinating/ executing creative production activities and projects
• Support the advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for any projects he or she is assigned
• Assist the Account Supervisor in budget-management and financials projects
• Execute various creative and media research/statistical projects
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
• The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day‑to‑day internal operations.
• Some client contact will eventually be involved, and an understanding of the Client’s business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with his/her clients through consistent contact and diligent client service.
• Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
• The AAE post will require extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $53,445.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/7/2026.