What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - Business Development position at Big Marlin Group?
We’re Big Marlin Group – a Marketing Solutions Company based in Gilbert, Arizona specializing in finding marketing solutions that produce BIG results for local and national companies.
We’re the Big Marlin Group – a Marketing Solutions Company based in Gilbert, Arizona, specializing in finding solutions for local and national companies.
If you like a team-oriented, crazy fun environment, then continue reading below.
Our work spans across many marketing fronts including digital, web, and print, making us a complete solution for our clients. We build brands that people trust, focusing on messaging, usability, layout, and a strong call to action. We work with our clients to ensure that all advertising & communications work together as a cohesive brand and strategically target their audience. Our client base includes small, medium, and large companies spanning a variety of industries all over the U.S.
We’re growing and looking for a driven Account Executive to join our team to focus on Business Development to find our ideal clients, drive new revenue, and project manage our marketing efforts for our agency. This candidate should have a passion for marketing, great project management skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to collaborate with various teams, including brainstorming and presenting ideas or strategies, closing deals, and building relationships.
The ideal candidate has experience in sales, an entrepreneurial mentality, and a can-do attitude. Presentation and communication skills are a must-have. We believe in investing in our employees, so there would be opportunities to train and build experience in any of our variety of disciplines.
This position is full-time. It is based in Gilbert, AZ and you must work from the office during regular business hours unless on sales appointments, networking, etc.
Job Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities and Skill Sets
- Heavy emphasis on supporting one of our largest national accounts
- Drive continued relationships with our clients (Online meetings, phone calls and email)
- Work closely with our internal departments (digital, sales, creative and account services)
- Create and manage written processes
- Be a Go Getter — Ability to meet and exceed sales goals
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
- Be able to close a deal
- Understand BMG’s marketing needs and objectives and work closely with them, alongside the Account Service and Digital teams, to ensure overall effectiveness and success
- Present new ideas and strategies to clients, Digital and Account Teams
- Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns via report measurement tools and offer alternative solutions for ultimate results
- Manage various digital marketing projects using tracking (workflow) software; carefully reviewing/proofing and confirming that changes to deliverables were completed as requested
- Proficient in best practices for digital ad accounts, including maintaining Google/Facebook certifications as required
- Conduct periodic keyword research, technical and content audits and competitor analysis
- Organize and Communicate — Possess exceptional time management and communication skills.
- Think Big — Ability to “think outside the box” and take complex ideas and create a strong proposal for prospects
- Strategize — Experience with traditional and digital marketing strategies
- Customer Relations — Strong relationships with local and national businesses
- Attitude & Drive — Entrepreneurial attitude with drive and ability to grow and achieve goals
- Customer Service — Dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers
- Persistence — Creativity and fearless persistence
- Marketing — Have a deep and comprehensive understanding of marketing, including web design and development, traditional marketing (direct mail, print, etc.), and digital marketing (social media, content, SEO, paid advertising, etc.)
- Work Hard — Thrive in a fast-paced environment whose motto is to work hard, play hard
- Participate in brainstorming sessions as needed with design, account services, web, and sales teams to generate creative and original ideas
- Learn, comply with, and contribute to the development of a variety of company processes that are continuously evolving to enable us to do the best work we can
- Work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Stay up to date on industry evolution in marketing environments
Other Responsibilities and Skill Sets
- Heavy emphasis on supporting one of our largest national accounts
- Drive continued relationships with our clients (Online meetings, phone calls and email)
- Work closely with our internal departments (digital, sales, creative and account services)
- Create and manage written processes
- Be a Go Getter — Ability to meet and exceed sales goals
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
- Be able to close a deal
- Understand BMG’s marketing needs and objectives and work closely with them, alongside the Account Service and Digital teams, to ensure overall effectiveness and success
- Present new ideas and strategies to clients, Digital and Account Teams
- Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns via report measurement tools and offer alternative solutions for ultimate results
- Manage various digital marketing projects using tracking (workflow) software; carefully reviewing/proofing and confirming that changes to deliverables were completed as requested
- Proficient in best practices for digital ad accounts, including maintaining Google/Facebook certifications as required
- Conduct periodic keyword research, technical and content audits and competitor analysis
- Organize and Communicate — Possess exceptional time management and communication skills.
- Think Big — Ability to “think outside the box” and take complex ideas and create a strong proposal for prospects
- Strategize — Experience with traditional and digital marketing strategies
- Customer Relations — Strong relationships with local and national businesses
- Attitude & Drive — Entrepreneurial attitude with drive and ability to grow and achieve goals
- Customer Service — Dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers
- Persistence — Creativity and fearless persistence
- Marketing — Have a deep and comprehensive understanding of marketing, including web design and development, traditional marketing (direct mail, print, etc.), and digital marketing (social media, content, SEO, paid advertising, etc.)
- Work Hard — Thrive in a fast-paced environment whose motto is to work hard, play hard
- Participate in brainstorming sessions as needed with design, account services, web, and sales teams to generate creative and original ideas
- Learn, comply with, and contribute to the development of a variety of company processes that are continuously evolving to enable us to do the best work we can
- Work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Stay up to date on industry evolution in marketing environments
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Education 2-4 Year Degree Preferred
- Experience At least 2 years of Account Executive & Sales experience in any of the following: Marketing Services, Digital Media, or Advertising Products is preferred but not required. If you think this role for you is right, we want you to apply!
- Ability to work in Mac and PC environments.
- Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Teams, Canva, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Sales CRM
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Passion for learning and drive for continuous growth.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Resourceful and creative thinking.
- Very organized and self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships.
- Ability/willingness come in early or stay late, as the need arises.
- A flexible attitude with the ability work hard and have fun at the same time.
Job Requirements
- Education 2-4 Year Degree Preferred
- Experience At least 2 years of Account Executive & Sales experience in any of the following: Marketing Services, Digital Media, or Advertising Products is preferred but not required. If you think this role for you is right, we want you to apply!
- Ability to work in Mac and PC environments.
- Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Teams, Canva, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Sales CRM
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Passion for learning and drive for continuous growth.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Resourceful and creative thinking.
- Very organized and self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships.
- Ability/willingness come in early or stay late, as the need arises.
- A flexible attitude with the ability work hard and have fun at the same time.
Job Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Employees are paid healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan Options
- Flexible hours
- Profit Share Bonus
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Employees are paid healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan Options
- Flexible hours
- Profit Share Bonus
