Creative Agency - Account Executive

Job Title: Marketing Data Processing (Contractor)
Location: Franklin Park, IL [Hybrid]
Type: Full Time
Responsibilities
This role will support a dedicated account team and will lead day‑to‑day project management and coordination between client, account team and creative team. This person should have strong project management and organizational proficiency, while understanding marketing and advertising principles.

Support day‑to‑day client management, project management, and client communications

Proactively lead development and management of call for work and project timelines

Coordinate timelines internally, to prioritize work and clearly define key deliverable dates

Lead status meetings and gather client feedback for creative team

Support the Account Director on client strategy and deliverables

Suggest updates to workflows, tools, and templates for improved efficiency

Support account team to build client presentations, identify competitive insights, and ad hoc client requests

Troubleshoot issues, provide thoughtful resolutions, and elevate to Account Director when needed

Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in advertising or restaurant marketing

Strong proactive project management with ability to meet daily deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and proven experience in a fast‑paced environment

Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours as needed at times

Self‑motivated and strong problem‑solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft 365 and experience with PM software tools, preferably Wrike

Up to 10% travel

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Sales and Business Development

Industries
Advertising Services

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