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Sr Account Executive

Advantage Solutions
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Sr Account Executive

Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati | US-IL-Chicago | US-MA-Boston

Primary Posting Location : City

Cincinnati

Primary Posting Location : State / Province

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

45201

Primary Posting Location : Country

Requisition ID

2024-434214

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Marketing (Corporate) : Integrated Marketing, Experiential Marketing

Minimum

USD $65,000.00 / Yr.

Maximum

USD $75,000.00 / Yr.

Summary

Senior Account Executive - Agency

Advantage Unified Commerce is an agency focused on shopper and consumer activations, no matter where they take place.

An Advantage Solutions agency, Advantage Unified Commerce is connected to the leading trends and insights. We love to roll up our sleeves and Get. Stuff. Done.

The Senior Account Executive functions as a leader of Agency shopper marketing program deliverables across multiple categories and retail channels.

A successful Senior Account Executive in this role will organize and synchronize with cross-functional teams, including client and internal agency stakeholders, to deliver program recommendations, flawless execution of approved plans and of analysis of program performance. They must produce effective written and oral communication skills with brand teams, sales / retail partners, IAT agency partners and third-party vendors.

Additional skills and job responsibilities include :

Organized, detail-oriented team player

  • Development and ownership of internal and third-party vendor partners communications
  • Ability to flawlessly manage program execution, timelines & budgets in accordance with Client's internal processes and requirements as well as Agency best practices
  • Working knowledge of consumer / shopper marketing landscapes and the client's categories
  • Understanding of retailer requirements, capabilities and offerings as well as 3

party vendor tools / vehicles

  • Close collaboration with internal Agency HQ team including Business Leadership, Strategy, Project Management and Creative
  • Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

    What we offer :

  • Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Training and Career Development
  • Generous Paid Time-Off
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the area of Marketing or Brand Management is required
  • 2-4 years of experience in the role of Account Executive, Media Planner or similar roles in an agency, brand management, retailer marketing and / or media production preferred
  • Shopper marketing / digital experience preferred
  • Able to multitask with frequent interruptions & competing deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make oral presentations
  • Experience within Microsoft Office tools
  • Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Job Duty

    Personal Accountability

    Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third-party vendors

    Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer / shopper marketing landscapes and the client's own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client

    Design and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from Director

    Supervise and / or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes

    Contribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director.

    Other related duties as assigned

    Cross-Functional Accountability

    Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer / shopper insights that drive purchase behavior change

    When relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners

    Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and / or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals

    Identify cross-company Marketing Svs revenue-driving opportunities

    Successfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team members

    Other related duties as assigned

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

  • Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
  • Indirect Reports

  • May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
  • Travel and / or Driving Requirements

  • Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
  • Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

    Education Level : (Required) : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    Field of Study / Area of Experience : 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader / manager in agency, brand management and / or media production preferred

    5 years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

    Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills

    Ability to make oral presentations

    Good interpersonal skills

    Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

    Strong prioritization skills

    Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people

    Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Sedentary Requirements

    Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

    Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

    As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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