Senior Account Executive

JT Mega; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Mega Food Advertising is seeking a curious and dynamic Senior Account Executive to be the primary contact for day-to-day development and implementation of marketing and communications programs. Key measurements include proactivity, willingness to learn, accountability, problem solving and leadership.

The role involves managing client relationships, directing creative, digital and media strategies, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while driving agency profitability.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years agency experience with understanding of typical agency processes.
• Experience with food marketing is a plus.
• Able to combine analytical thinking with evaluating creative work.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven communications, relationship-building and project management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking—connecting insights to actions.
• Proactivity in leading assigned client business.
• Solid understanding of digital tactics (paid digital, website, email, social).

Responsibilities

• Lead and own assigned business unit/brand strategy and execution.
• Ensure tasks are on time, on schedule and within budget.
• Provide direction for creative, digital and media strategies.
• Build and nurture client relationships at appropriate levels.
• Manage client expectations and agency profitability.
• Manage vendor and partner agency relationships.
• Stay current with marketing and industry trends.
• Attend industry events as needed.
• Monitor client billing and profitability on assigned business.

Skills

Agency experience

Food marketing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Proactive leadership

Digital marketing

Job description

JT Mega is seeking a curious and dynamic Senior Account Executive. This role is the primary client contact on day-to-day development and implementation of marketing and communications programs. Key measurements of this role are proactivity, demonstrating a willingness to learn, accountability, problem solving, and leadership.

WHO WE ARE

JT Mega Food Advertising is a rapidly growing agency that specializes in the food and beverage category, with a client roster that includes Fortune 500 companies as well as emerging brands. We apply our deep experience, market insights and strategic planning expertise to develop integrated programs and big ideas that ensure our clients consistently win in the marketplace.

CORE DUTIES

• Manage, lead and take ownership of assigned business unit/brand which will include marketing plan strategy development, recommendations and execution
• Ensure, through efficient team management and their own administration, that jobs are carried out within agreed timing, schedules, and budgets to the level expected by both the agency and the client
• Provide direction for creative, digital and media strategies
• Build and foster relationships at appropriate client level
• Manage and exceed client expectations
• Manage vendor and partner agency relationships
• Keep abreast of current trends in marketing and communications in client industries
• Visit and participate in industry events as necessary
• Monitor and manage client billing and agency profitability on assigned business

DESIRE EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years agency experience; must have a thorough understanding of typical agency processes
• Experience with food marketing a plus
• Able to combine analytical thinking with the ability to review creative work
• Experience working closely with and leading cross-functional teams
• Proven communications, relationship-building and project management skills
• Strong strategic thinking - connecting the dots from insights into recommended actions
• Proactivity in leading assigned client business
• Solid understanding and experience in digital tactics (paid digital, website, email and social)