Account Executive (Remote)

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is seeking an Account Executive in a field marketing role supporting one of our top national accounts in the country. The Account Executive will be part of a District Team, working from a home office in the designated field location and reporting remotely to the Atlanta office. The role includes but is not limited to daily client contact and remote integration with Wunderman Thompson's teams, as well as correspondence with Agency District Team counterparts.

The Account Executive will deliver full agency capabilities and solutions to our client, establishing local marketing priorities, assisting in the development and execution of yearly District plans, and implementing steps to achieve deliverables for the agency and the client, both on time and in budget. Overall, the Account Executive’s role is to provide support to the local client in order to meet business challenges and goals.

This is a remote field opportunity with periodic travel in the Midwest. We are open to candidates working in the general area, as well as other cities in Minnesota and surrounding states.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate | Participate in client activities, both on an as-required basis and in conjunction with agency-recommended or pro-active opportunities to increase brand knowledge, client culture immersion or business development. Act as the primary client, agency and partner contact for field & local level operations at the District level.
• See the Big Picture | Track and assess the budget allocated to the local District for all marketing and advertising efforts. Maintain awareness and knowledge of national level programs and initiatives in order to educate local District clients of all brand activity. 
• Bridge the Gap | Provide data/measurement reports with analysis to help our client identify trends and opportunities. Conduct training sessions with both small and large groups of clients as requested. 
• Translate Ideas into Action | Maintain accuracy and clarity of any written document, including creative and production briefs, conference reports, and marketing plans before submission to agency leadership and the client.

Who you are:

• A Strong Communicator | Capable of creating and delivering presentations, both internally to agency leadership, peers, and colleagues across departments, and externally to clients. Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of any written document, including creative and production briefs, conference reports and marketing plans, before submission to agency leadership and the client. 
• Detail Oriented | Oversees completion of all projects and assignments, ensuring strategic/brand integrity, while partnering with all necessary agency disciplines to ensure optimal distribution of resources, timeliness, accuracy, budget and government compliance. 
• Innovator | Conversant in all media types, including the ability to understand and integrate diverse media vehicles to deliver a brand message to the client’s consumer base. 
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in advertising or related marketing experience. 
• Self-motivated/demonstrated pattern of initiative and independent thought. 
• Proactive in dealing with challenges head on and in compliance with company policy. 
• Excellent people and management skills, team-oriented with a strong attitude to succeed. 
• Detail-oriented and well organized. 
• Understanding of steps necessary to complete each stage of a job through all agency departments in order to deliver all aspects of a project on time and successfully. 
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 
• Experience working remotely, without in-person daily supervision, and across various time zones. 
• Position will eventually require up to 50% travel at the busiest periods. 
• Writing samples may be requested after initial interview.

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. 
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. 
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. 
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.