CPG Account Executive - Growth & Retail Campaigns

Momentum Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Worldwide in Chicago seeks an Associate (Account Executive) to join the Business Leadership team and drive success for a leading CPG brand. You will manage day-to-day account operations, oversee internal projects, and respond to client requests with precision and professionalism.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, is highly organized, and detail-oriented, with 1+ years in agency/brand exposure.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an agency, brand, or retailer environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with retail media platforms is a plus.
• Polished, professional demeanor with the ability to project confidence and enthusiasm.
• Proven success in managing projects and client-facing roles.
• History of building effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of financial aspects such as billing reports, invoicing, and project financial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to workflows aligned with the account’s needs, including client-specific initiatives and collaborations.
• Execute projects in line with agency standards, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and coordinating workflows with stakeholders.
• Translate client requests clearly and efficiently, taking the lead on projects as needed.
• Utilize agency tools to communicate key information.
• Provide daily status updates to the Account Director and team, track deliverables, and maintain the account project tracker.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, staying organized and addressing time-sensitive tasks.
• Proactively manage client tasks and timelines, anticipate delays, adjust schedules.
• Attend client status meetings, take notes, manage follow-up actions, ensure completion of tasks.
• Review creative and copy against objectives, offering clear feedback.
• Demonstrate familiarity with commerce tactics across digital, social, and print retail channels.
• Create estimates with understanding of fee structures and client parameters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Use agency resources efficiently to deliver results.
• Develop understanding of the agency’s offerings and vision.
• Perform additional tasks while embodying Momentum’s values.

Skills

Account management

Client-facing

Communication

Time management

Organization

Team player

Retail media

Tools

Billing reports

Job description

Momentum Worldwide in Chicago seeks an Associate (Account Executive) to join the Business Leadership team and drive success for a leading CPG brand. You will manage day-to-day account operations, oversee internal projects, and respond to client requests with precision and professionalism.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, is highly organized, and detail-oriented, with 1+ years in agency/brand exposure.