ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Arends is looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our Oak Brook office.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Assists the account team in providing daily project management and marketing direction to the client
• Manages and executes multiple integrated programs for variety of clients
• Makes recommendations to the team for expanding the scope of the client relationship, based on opportunities observed

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day client communications and contribute to solidifying and expanding the client/agency relationship
• Work with account team on project workflow management
• Development, maintenance, and management of project budget and timeline
• Create efficient job flow through communication facilitation between creative,production, and management account team members

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree
• 3-4 years prior agency experience, including multiple media project management (interactive, print, video, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Agency-wide: truth and integrity, teamwork, learning and growing, goes above and beyond
• Knows marketing: knows and applies fundamental marketing principles, and can develop meaningful direction from data and relevant information
• Knows client's business: understands and stays current with information about client's business, competitors, and end users
• Project management: successfully handles many tasks simultaneously,   thoroughly understands how to move a project forward with timely and accurate follow-up
• Problem solving/resourcefulness: looks in all directions for resources and solutions, acts promptly after having given sufficient thought to options
• Communication: adapts communication message and style to audience, asks probing questions, presents information in a clear and concise way
• Relationship building: builds mutual trust and respect with team and clients

Please provide resume and samples when applying to:

Account Executive Position
Arends
1000 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 206
Oak Brook, IL 60523

ATTN:  John Arends
E-mail: john.arends@arends-inc.com – Subject:  Account Executive Position Inquiry

No phone calls, please.