Sr. Account Executive

tombrascareers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly offices

401(k) participation

Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)

Job summary

Tombras, a leading national advertising agency, seeks a Sr. Account Executive in Knoxville, TN. You’ll oversee day-to-day project execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage budgets and client communications.

The role requires 3+ years in account management or project management within an agency, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative spirit. Relocation assistance may be provided, and travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Account Executive/Project Management experience in an agency setting with creative and production teams
• QSR client experience is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of creative development and production processes for traditional and interactive media
• Experience estimating, tracking, and managing multi-phase project budgets
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills
• Experience assisting with client presentations in Keynote
• Proficient in MS Excel, Google Docs, and Mac environments
• Willingness to travel for business

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project execution and account deliverables across multiple initiatives
• Own smaller projects and workstreams independently, ensuring timely, accurate, and scoped deliverables
• Develop timelines, manage project trackers, and coordinate internal teams to keep work moving forward
• Manage billing and budget with strong attention to detail
• Partner with creative, strategy, media, and production teams throughout development
• Support creation of client presentations, meeting materials, status reports, and project documentation
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate
• Build strong client and internal stakeholder relationships through responsive communication
• Maintain high organization and attention to detail across all deliverables and communications
• Contribute to a positive team culture and broader account initiatives

Skills

Account management

Project management

Client relations

Budget management

Time management

Keynote presentations

MS Excel

Mac environment

Travel readiness

Tools

Keynote

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Sr. Account Executive.

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America.Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth.You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN. Relocation Assistance may be provided.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage day-to-day project execution and account deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Own smaller projects and workstreams independently, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and within scope.
• Develop timelines, manage project trackers, and coordinate internal teams to keep work moving forward.
• Manage billing and budget and budget stewardship with a strong eye for details.
• Partner closely with creative, strategy, media, and production teams throughout the development process.
• Support the creation of client presentations, meeting materials, status reports, and project documentation.
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders through responsive communication and follow-through.
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail across all deliverables and communications.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support broader account initiatives as needed.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of Account Executive/Project Management work in a traditional or interactive agency with experience working with and managing creative and production teams
• QSR client experience, a strong plus
• Thorough understanding of creative development and production process for both traditional and interactive media-based programs
• Experience estimating, tracking, and managing multi-phase project budgets
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills
• Experience in assisting with the development of client presentations in Keynote
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Google Docs and working in a Mac environment
• Willingness to travel for business

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:

• Family - It comes first, on every list.Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• Flexible PTO
• Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
• 401(k) Participation
• Employer-paid Dental & Vision
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

Remote employees must be based in the United States.