Account Executive

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position
We are seeking an Account Executive to counsel key clients and lead the development of experiential marketing strategies, campaigns, and projects, and events. The Account Executive will act as the day‑to‑day lead for selected clients, providing them with an unprecedented level of communication efficiency. The role will require working directly with assigned producers, designers, and account managers to oversee smaller campaigns, events, or workstreams within a larger program. Candidates should have exceptional interpersonal communication and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem solve, manage multiple workstreams, and facilitate projects.

Role Priorities

Client Management : Manage the day‑to‑day client relationship and oversee client communications as it relates to their assigned projects or programs

Financial Management : Track all revenue and gross profit associated with accounts, approx. $1 – $3M in gross revenue per year

Account Leadership : Demonstrate leadership by managing and mentoring a junior Accounts team with up to two direct reports (AM/AC)

Cross‑Department Communication : Liaison between Production, Creative Services, Strategy departments, and the client to ensure all contracted deliverables are executed and deadlines met

Onboarding & Training : Own new team member onboarding and training process

Process & Project Management : Identify areas and propose solutions for streamlining efficiencies between project teams and departments

Resourcing & Recruiting : Participate in interviewing candidates and collaborate with Directors to develop agency talent

Finance & Invoicing : Oversee all client invoicing and invoice tracking for assigned projects or programs/retainers

Job Responsibilities
Client Services

Manage and develop relationships with 1–2 clients (retainer or project based)

Demonstrate understanding of the client's brand by proactively educating and training team members, improving client experience

Act as the point of contact for clients, overseeing communication and expectations during campaign development and execution

Anticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions and experiential opportunities

Provide weekly updates on project development and management, maintaining internal and external status reports

Represent the account on site at events and conduct post‑event debriefs internally and externally

Develop and deliver creative solutions that meet client objectives using experiential tactics (live events, social media, emerging technology, strategic partnerships)

Finance & Invoicing

Track invoicing, execute SOWs under $500K, and ensure POs are received in a timely manner, ideally within a week post‑kick‑off

Maintain the master billing tracker and ensure supervisor sign‑off on all client invoices before submission

Work with Production and Clients to submit budget estimates for POs, and submit deposit and final invoices promptly

Submit budget reconciliations and secure client approval post‑event

Leadership

Implement and manage internal and external processes to ensure proper communication flow and manage expectations

Oversee projects led by direct reports and coach/mentor team members through roadblocks

Lead full cross‑departmental project teams across multiple projects

Problem‑solve and deliver creative solutions to roadblocks when escalating to supervisor

Project Management

Lead day‑to‑day project management for projects and/or campaigns

Own workstreams, projects, or retainers with budgets $250K–$1M with light to moderate supervisor oversight

Host and schedule regular internal and external meetings as necessary

Maintain internal and external project status reports

Ensure all copy is completed and remind the team on deliverables for each proposal

Manage retainer and/or project budgets in partnership with Production Lead, and coordinate agendas/recaps with AM/AC

Hold internal project teams accountable to deadlines

Work with Production and Creative Services to develop post‑event recaps for clients

Ensure timesheets are completed in a timely manner for all project workstreams

Populate and review resource reports with Accounts supervisors regularly throughout the project or campaign

Account Team Management

Manage and delegate tasks to junior account team members

Support supervisor (or take ownership of) process and training for changes to process and project management

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in account leadership, campaign/event management, marketing, advertising, digital PR, and experiential

Familiarity with developing integrated campaigns that include paid, earned, social, and owned media for brands

Proven track record of client leadership and account growth

Experience in an agency environment; must be process‑oriented and highly organized

Experience with management and oversight of complex client budgets

Ability to write effectively, persuasively, and professionally

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills

Confidence in verbal and written communication and strong presentation skills

Flexibility and adaptability to a fast‑paced work environment and ability to work under tight deadlines

Willingness to work extended hours and on weekends when necessary

Proven ability to weave brands into popular culture

Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.

Location
We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in any of our hub locations.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

401(k) Match

Communication Stipend

Paid company holidays & PTO package

Company get‑togethers & retreats

Flexible WFH policy

Salary Estimation
[$70,500.00 – $85,000.00 per year]

Additional Information
This is an exempt full‑time position. NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. Salary may vary based on location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job‑related qualifications.

NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description, orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Employment eligibility verification is required for this role. In certain states, NVE participates in the E‑Verify program in accordance with local regulations. Applicable states: Utah, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

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