Account Executive - Drugstore Chain

Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Allstate, Esurance, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Kraft, Marshalls, MillerCoors, Nintendo, Purina, P&G, Rite Aid, Samsung, Serta and UnitedHealthcare among others.

Job Description

Performance Opportunity:

Leo Burnett has successfully won the business of a well known drugstore retailer and has been given the opportunity to lead the repositioning of the brand. This will be an un-paralleled opportunity to help shape the overall culture and process of the team from the beginning. The Account Executive will help lead an integrated team across creative, strategy, production and retail. As well an opportunity to assist and develop platform and campaign work.   

Our ideal candidate has agency experience, is eager to learn, has keen attention to detail, is willing to jump in to share ideas to better the creative product. They have a desire to develop strong relationships across agency partners. In short, we're seeking the brightest and the best talent with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to build something from the ground up. 

Summary & Scope:

The Account Executive (AE) has earned the title of being the “go-to” member of the team given that they are in the trenches. Serving as the fuel for the engine, the AE thoroughly understands every aspect of the agency and applies that knowledge in setting the stage for the best creative while effectively executing from start to finish.

• The ultimate doer, driving force for your team! 
• The knowledge hub of projects/work streams. 
• Takes pride in self/team/agency in every task – big or small – approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness and forward thinking. 

Reporting Structure: 

Reports to: Account Supervisor

Director report: Potentially an intern

Qualifications

Hard skills:

• Brand marketing
• TV/Video
• Print
• Photography
• Digital production

Soft skills:

• Detail-oriented - able to manage multiple projects/deliverables at the same time
• Logical thinking - able to quickly absorb information and apply it to future scenarios
• Adaptability - able to quickly pivot and flex in the clients ever-changing environment
• Desire to learn - eager to learn the business in order to help provide value
• Resourcefulness - able to work independently but ask questions along the way

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.