Account Executive - Client Delivery

About WPP
pep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

About WPP
pep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

Job Title: Account Executive
Reports To: Account Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Who Is Pep
pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%. Our company has evolved since we started over 20 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

At Pep We Value Our Team And Offer

Generous Time Off

Robust Health and Wellness Plan

Family Support

Mentorship Program

401K Match

Role Autonomy

Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training

Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

Summary Of Position
The Account Executive position is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned marketing programs. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Key Responsibilities And Attributes

Manage marketing promotions from conception to completion for your assigned business unit.

Manage and compile large sets of data with accuracy, requiring advanced knowledge of Excel formulas (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, CONCATs, IFs, SUMIFs, etc.)

Collaborate with clients to assemble all necessary promotion specifications; communicate requirements to respective supplier teams.

Create and manage production timeline; Communicate timeline expectations to relevant client contacts, suppliers, and internal personnel.

Collaborate with client and suppliers to ensure that program requirements meet legal and policy guidelines/requirements.

Manage promotion scope changes as needed while ensuring an on-time and on-budget execution.

In conjunction with supplier partners, provide client with recommendations for cost and/or time efficiencies.

Communicate with relevant suppliers to ensure that promotions are executed to completion and adequate proof of performance is provided.

Knowledge/Skills Preferred

Preferred, but not required: Bachelor’s in Business or Communication a 2.8+ GPA from four-year college or university; or Minimum 18 months of applicable business experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, CONCAT, IF, and SUMIF.

Ability to read and interpret process documents & procedure manuals as well as operate internal, online systems

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to be client-facing

Ability to mentor, grow and work harmoniously as part of a larger team

Effectively employ strong attention to detail to prepare client targeting recommendations and complete artwork and system proofing/approvals, etc.

Ability to do intermediate-level math (calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages)

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Ability to problem solve

Effectively utilize staff including delegating as appropriate

Ability to manage healthy business processes

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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