Heart & Soul Marketing
Account Executive/Sr. Account Executive
Heart & Soul Marketing, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
More than a liaison, the Sr. Account Executive/Account Executive is the client advocate to the agency. The AE helps develop and guides clients’ marketing programs, providing input on strategic solutions to clients’ business objectives. The AE maintains deep knowledge of their clients’ business, industry, and competition and contributes to the overall success of their clients’ overarching book of business within the agency.
To summarize, a strong Account Executive provides day‑time executional support to the account team with emphasis on project management, ensuring agency success by keeping internal teams updated and on track with projects and by creating and maintaining key project documents and assets.
Senior Account Executive / Account Executive Overview
Have in-depth knowledge of clients’ business, industry, and competition.
Build strong working relationships with clients and internal team members.
Contribute to the strategic direction and lead day‑to‑day management of the account.
Ensure the work is on brand and achieves clients’ goals.
Be a student of the industry – be hungry for new information and seek opportunities to share learnings with colleagues and clients where relevant.
Have a go‑getter attitude with a strong willingness to learn and be able to adapt to changes and requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide industry‑specific insights and subject‑matter expertise, recommendations and guidance across the agency and to the client when appropriate.
Track all competitive advertising activity and assist in the preparation of competitive reviews and updates.
Build rapport and credibility with the agency and client team based upon trust, account service delivery and expert counsel.
Attend and help facilitate client status meetings, keeping status sheets up to date, and sharing conference reports.
Work with the Account Supervisor and EVP Client Services to establish marketing strategies that accomplish business goals and evaluate their effectiveness.
Understand and follow all agency procedures, while taking a role in seeking ways to improve upon them.
Understand the elements of a strategic marketing communications plan and be able to actively participate in its generation.
Assist in proofing all layouts, copy and mechanicals before presentation to client.
Review and analyze invoicing and billing reconciliation for clients for consistency.
Coordinate development and client approval of estimates for all client‑related projects.
Understand all the steps and resources necessary to complete each stage of a job.
Be well‑versed in all full‑service agency offerings.
Keep the Account Supervisor informed on the status of all projects including completion and distribution of weekly status reports, production timelines or other verbal or written updates.
Monitor all client projects and campaigns to ensure they remain on strategy and meet business KPIs, utilizing appropriate reporting tactics in coordination with agency team.
PROJECT COORDINATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend Daily Scrums with the Account Supervisor to align on daily priorities, making sure the project management tool is updated prior to larger team scrums.
Keep Client Services apprised of project developments internally and externally.
Reinforce weekly time entry project management tool within the agency.
Work alongside client and creative services to develop timelines and allocate resources for project execution.
REQUIREMENTS
3‑5 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing or business related preferred.
Understanding of Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides).
Understanding of Microsoft Suite (excel, word, powerpoint).
Experience with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
Self‑starter that is resourceful & has a high level of personal accountability.
Demonstrated account leadership, initiative, and willingness to assume greater responsibility.
Confidently lead, motivate and influence project progress.
Ability to proactively make decisions and anticipate issues and needs before they arise.
Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Solution‑oriented and ability to prioritize projects under pressure.
Ability to learn and adapt to team dynamics.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and desire to pursue a career in advertising.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application via email to
jobs@heartandsoulmktg.com
with the subject line "LastName - Account Executive Role".
Please include your resume. Applications without resumes will not be considered.
GROWTH PLAN Each individual will have and help build his/her/their own development path, but strong performance, adherence to our cultural code and positive attitude will earn increased responsibility as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow.
ABOUT HEART & SOUL Heart & Soul Marketing works with market leaders and challenger brands to help them discover—or rediscover—their purpose, as well as what makes them stand out. We help them establish their vision, craft their story, and deliver it to real people in real time. And that gets real results. Heart & Soul is designed to be different. We use truths that are human, creative that’s culture shifting, and a media reach that’s national, while still delivering personalized experiences. Bottom line, we help brands drive conversion through human connection.
For more information about Heart & Soul visit one of our social channels at @gotheartandsoul.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Advertising Services
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To summarize, a strong Account Executive provides day‑time executional support to the account team with emphasis on project management, ensuring agency success by keeping internal teams updated and on track with projects and by creating and maintaining key project documents and assets.
Senior Account Executive / Account Executive Overview
Have in-depth knowledge of clients’ business, industry, and competition.
Build strong working relationships with clients and internal team members.
Contribute to the strategic direction and lead day‑to‑day management of the account.
Ensure the work is on brand and achieves clients’ goals.
Be a student of the industry – be hungry for new information and seek opportunities to share learnings with colleagues and clients where relevant.
Have a go‑getter attitude with a strong willingness to learn and be able to adapt to changes and requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide industry‑specific insights and subject‑matter expertise, recommendations and guidance across the agency and to the client when appropriate.
Track all competitive advertising activity and assist in the preparation of competitive reviews and updates.
Build rapport and credibility with the agency and client team based upon trust, account service delivery and expert counsel.
Attend and help facilitate client status meetings, keeping status sheets up to date, and sharing conference reports.
Work with the Account Supervisor and EVP Client Services to establish marketing strategies that accomplish business goals and evaluate their effectiveness.
Understand and follow all agency procedures, while taking a role in seeking ways to improve upon them.
Understand the elements of a strategic marketing communications plan and be able to actively participate in its generation.
Assist in proofing all layouts, copy and mechanicals before presentation to client.
Review and analyze invoicing and billing reconciliation for clients for consistency.
Coordinate development and client approval of estimates for all client‑related projects.
Understand all the steps and resources necessary to complete each stage of a job.
Be well‑versed in all full‑service agency offerings.
Keep the Account Supervisor informed on the status of all projects including completion and distribution of weekly status reports, production timelines or other verbal or written updates.
Monitor all client projects and campaigns to ensure they remain on strategy and meet business KPIs, utilizing appropriate reporting tactics in coordination with agency team.
PROJECT COORDINATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend Daily Scrums with the Account Supervisor to align on daily priorities, making sure the project management tool is updated prior to larger team scrums.
Keep Client Services apprised of project developments internally and externally.
Reinforce weekly time entry project management tool within the agency.
Work alongside client and creative services to develop timelines and allocate resources for project execution.
REQUIREMENTS
3‑5 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing or business related preferred.
Understanding of Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides).
Understanding of Microsoft Suite (excel, word, powerpoint).
Experience with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS
Self‑starter that is resourceful & has a high level of personal accountability.
Demonstrated account leadership, initiative, and willingness to assume greater responsibility.
Confidently lead, motivate and influence project progress.
Ability to proactively make decisions and anticipate issues and needs before they arise.
Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Solution‑oriented and ability to prioritize projects under pressure.
Ability to learn and adapt to team dynamics.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and desire to pursue a career in advertising.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application via email to
jobs@heartandsoulmktg.com
with the subject line "LastName - Account Executive Role".
Please include your resume. Applications without resumes will not be considered.
GROWTH PLAN Each individual will have and help build his/her/their own development path, but strong performance, adherence to our cultural code and positive attitude will earn increased responsibility as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow.
ABOUT HEART & SOUL Heart & Soul Marketing works with market leaders and challenger brands to help them discover—or rediscover—their purpose, as well as what makes them stand out. We help them establish their vision, craft their story, and deliver it to real people in real time. And that gets real results. Heart & Soul is designed to be different. We use truths that are human, creative that’s culture shifting, and a media reach that’s national, while still delivering personalized experiences. Bottom line, we help brands drive conversion through human connection.
For more information about Heart & Soul visit one of our social channels at @gotheartandsoul.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Advertising Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr