Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Account Executive in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
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.
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities Include:
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.
Manage regional advertising activities (creative, media, sponsorships, budgets & production) for assigned client groups.
Make media and sponsorship recommendations for assigned client group based on a deep understanding of the client’s industry, business, and objectives.
Regularly conduct client meetings in-person and on video conference.
Attends client, internal and partner status meetings.
Assists Account Supervisor with various client deliverables.
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. .
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.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
3-4+ years agency or client account service experience
Thorough knowledge of Keynote, Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Thorough understanding of Social Media and the Digital media landscape.
Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.