Senior Account Executive

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy to work in-office three days per week and remotely the other two days each week.

Job Description

As a Senior Account Executive on the Chicago Region Toyota Dealer Association (TDA) , you will work closely with the Regional TDA Account Management and Media Planning Teams.

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

1. This position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the Account Supervisor(s) and agency Management Director. The Senior Account Executive will be part of the Saatchi & Saatchi Account Services team working on the Toyota retail advertising business in the Chicago Region.
2. Manage regional advertising activities (creative, media, sponsorships, budgets & production) for assigned client groups.
3. Make media and sponsorship recommendations for assigned client group based on a deep understanding of the client’s industry, business, and objectives.
4. Regularly conduct client meetings in-person and on video conference.
5. Attend client, internal and partner status meetings.
6. Assist Account Supervisor with various client deliverables.
7. As the primary client contact, the Senior Account Executive will be required to develop positive relationships with clients through diligent client service, which will include travel for in-person meetings.
8. The position will require the Senior Account Executive to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. 3-4+ years agency or client account service experience.
2. Thorough knowledge of Keynote, Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
3. Thorough understanding of Social Media and the Digital media landscape.
4. Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
5. Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.