Senior Account Executive

Publicis Digital Experience; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,800 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monetary assistance for Adoption, SurR

Pet adoption support

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Matching Gifts

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World program

Business Resource Groups

Job summary

Publicis Digital Experience in the United States seeks an experienced account/campaign manager to oversee automotive marketing programs, drive data processing and client reporting, and coordinate cross-functional teams for timely delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules, and communications with clients to ensure successful program outcomes.

The role emphasizes relationship building with clients, insight-driven recommendations, and hands-on project leadership in a fast-paced agency

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of direct marketing.
• Automotive Marketing experience preferred.
• Digital Marketing experience a plus.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Leading partnerships within the company to build collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage/lead automotive marketing campaigns.
• Manage data processing and reporting for client programs.
• Oversee project management and campaign implementation with timely execution.
• Monitor billing and invoicing and control program costs.
• Collaborate with creative and analytics teams to report results.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of marketing program components for clients.
• Act as client liaison and ensure scope, budget and timelines are maintained.

Skills

Direct marketing

Automotive marketing

Digital marketing

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people. Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best. We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, Epsilon Auto and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Overview

Responsibilities include executing direct & digital marketing programs, managing production schedules, client correspondence, resolving conflicts, reporting, and presentations.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage/lead automotive marketing campaigns
• Manage all data processing and list information, including development and distribution of both internal and external (to the client) reports
• Manage and assist AEs in project management & campaign implementation to ensure timely, flawless implementation of client programs
• Responsible for project cost management & billing/invoicing of client
• Increase efficiency and profitability of the program
• Work with Creative department and ensure that creative is on target with existing plan
• Work with Director and Analytics team to analyze & report results of all marketing programs

Job Description

• Provide management of day-to-day activities of components of marketing programs for client account by ensuring accurate, timely execution of projects.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients at appropriate levels through daily contact. Possesses minute-by-minute knowledge of all work in progress.
• Gains an understanding of the client’s business and product lines and utilizes that knowledge to establish credibility with client counterparts, and help drive recommendations based on the business goals
• Manages the development of project schedules in conjunction with team.
• Traffics projects internally & externally ensuring proper approvals are obtained.
• Assists/leads the development and execution of creative concepts through the use of creative briefs, creative kickoffs, internal reviews, client presentations, etc. Reviews copy decks and mechanicals and obtains proper sign off from internal team and client.
• Prepares data processing specifications and performs checks/balances
• Coordinates or leads efforts with production team to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables. Obtains proper sign off
• Coordinates or Directs third party vendor services when relevant
• Prepares well-organized, clear and concise communications.
• Responsible for Change Requests to notify team of scope changes.
• Responsible for Alerting Management of any significance client changes or barriers that impact budget and/or timelines.
• Works closely with other business functions; collaboration.
• Point of contact for the client; liaison to Epsilon; represent the client interests; Agency
• Driver of communication with client; expectation setting, ex: budget, timeline, scope
• Understand financial reporting and process; profit and loss management; may lead the efforts to create the content of the reports
• Responsible for day-to-day functions of our business, including: revenue processes, accounting, and reporting.
• Estimating staffing and scoping for projects, including retainers, contracts, etc.
• Consistently strengthens and adds value to the client relationships
• Leverage knowledge of Epsilon capabilities to provide recommendations and solutions to clients
• Thorough understanding of competitive landscape and development and application of leadership in area of expertise

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of direct marketing
• Automotive Marketing experience preferred
• Digital Marketing experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task
• Leading partnerships within the company to build collaboration
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing expectations
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Excellent communication skills
• PC proficient, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite but especially skilled in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to interpret analytics to develop insights
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail, follow-through and ability to multi-task efficiently and accurately
• Ability to solve practical problems, applying analytical reasoning
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of related marketing agency and/or client services experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Information

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/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 7/18/2026.