CPG & Commerce Growth Account Lead

Adelphi Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Worldwide in Chicago is seeking an Associate (Account Executive) to join our Business Leadership team and help drive success for a leading CPG brand in the food industry. You'll manage day‑to‑day operations of the account and oversee a range of internal projects.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, stays highly organized, and communicates clearly with clients and internal partners to keep programs on track.

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.
• Proven success in managing projects and client-facing roles.
• History of building effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of billing reports, invoicing, and project financial maintenance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Collaborative team player with fast-paced, evolving client environments.
• Highly organized with multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to workflows aligned with account needs, including client-specific initiatives and collaborations.
• Execute projects per agency standards and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Translate client requests and lead select projects.
• Utilize agency tools to communicate key information.
• Provide daily status updates and maintain the project tracker.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Proactively manage client tasks and timelines, anticipating delays.
• Participate in client status meetings and document follow-ups.
• Review creative and copy against objectives and briefs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of commerce tactics across digital, social and print outputs.
• Create estimates within 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 aligned to Momentum’s values.

Skills

Agency experience

Communication skills

Retail media

Professional demeanor

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Billing and invoicing

Self-motivation

Team player

Highly organized

Job description

Momentum Worldwide in Chicago is seeking an Associate (Account Executive) to join our Business Leadership team and help drive success for a leading CPG brand in the food industry. You'll manage day‑to‑day operations of the account and oversee a range of internal projects.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, stays highly organized, and communicates clearly with clients and internal partners to keep programs on track.