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Account Executive

Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc. · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$50,065-$66,360/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Company Description
A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human Impact—supercharged by the data and technology to move faster, go further, and deliver everywhere. Leo brings together 15,000+ people across 90 countries, combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

Overview
Account Executive (Highly Regulated Category)

You’re the kind of Account Executive who sweats the details and sees the bigger picture. You thrive in complexity, value collaboration, and take pride in getting work out the door flawlessly. This role is for someone who likes precision, momentum, and the opportunity to sharpen their strategic thinking while operating at a high bar every day.

Why This Role
You’ll join a fast‑paced, collaborative team where rigor and creativity coexist. This is an opportunity to:

Master the craft of execution in a complex environment

Strengthen your strategic muscle while being close to the work

Learn how best‑in‑class accounts are run, from the details to the decisions

Build a reputation as someone others rely on to get it right

Responsibilities
What You’ll Do

Own the day‑to‑day execution of integrated campaigns in a highly regulated category, ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief, and with absolute attention to detail

Act as the connective tissue across strategy, creative, production, and legal—making sure the right teams are aligned at the right moments

Drive projects from kickoff through launch, proactively managing workflows, timelines, and inputs to keep work moving forward

Practice operational excellence: anticipate issues, flag risks early, and bring solutions—not surprises

Build trusted relationships with clients and internal partners through clarity, follow‑through, and smart collaboration

Contribute thoughtful, value‑added ideas that strengthen the work and support the client’s broader business objectives

Continuously look for ways to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working—without sacrificing quality

Qualifications
What We’re Looking For

2–4 years of agency experience in account management or a closely related role

Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and organization

A collaborative mindset, natural curiosity, and a genuine “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” approach

Strong critical thinking skills and a desire to keep growing

Experience in CPG and/or integrated agency environments is a plus

Comfort using new tools and technologies (including AI) to work smarter and more efficiently

Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $50,065–$66,360 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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