Now Hiring - Inferno USA - Retail Sales Account Executive in Memphis, TN

Full description of the position

The Account Service team is responsible for being a strategic partner and trusted advisor to our clients by helping them meet their business goals and tackle issues head on with the right marketing/communications solutions. They champion an outstanding client experience by leading the agency’s integrated team to develop breakthrough ideas and innovative campaigns.

The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for daily contact between the agency and one or more client accounts. The AE leads projects and teams to accomplish the goals as set forth by the agreed-upon client strategy. This includes meeting with Brand Engagement and Strategy leads at the agency to develop the client engagement plan and working with various channel owners (creative, digital, communications) to execute.

The AE role reports to an Account Supervisor. The Account Supervisor will be involved with the AE and client contacts at a strategic level and will work with the AE to help build client relationships and ensure appropriate tactical execution.

Account Executives are also responsible for organic growth within existing clients. Account Executives are not salespeople; they are business partners to our clients. Account Executives will not be asked to cold canvas for new business, as this takes valuable time from core responsibility of servicing their present clients.

Responsibilities:

Included, but not limited to:

• Serve as the primary contact to multiple clients while building strong relationships with each contact.
• Understand the client challenges and goals and translate those discussions to internal teams at the agency.
• Meet regularly with brand engagement, strategy, creative, and digital teams to develop client engagement plans and coordinate agency efforts in day-to-day operations to execute on the approved plans.
• Regularly check for and respond promptly to all client communications.
• Effectively present, sell, and defend all agency work/proposals to clients and support other team members in these functions.
• Keep apprised of clients’ brands, products, services, and marketing developments.
• Manage financial performance of individual projects and understand their contribution to the agency’s financial success.
• Establish and manage project timing/schedules and status reports with all relevant agency personnel.
• Establish and manage project budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
• Actively seek additional projects/new business from client contacts.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What you can expect from us:

• Paid vacation and personal/sick time off.
• Paid holidays.
• An additional week of paid leave (40 hours) to support a cause you are passionate about through our Fuelanthropic initiative.
• Company supplemented medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k), with company matching.
• Commuter benefits (paid parking).

What you can experience:

• A fast-paced and rewarding experience, working alongside a great group of motivated professionals.
• Flexible in-office hours.
• Historic Downtown Memphis location with an open floor plan.
• A strategy-first, fully-integrated approach to solving problems.
• Agency fun days.
• Weekly agency meetings.
• Quarterly financial reviews from leadership.
• Professional development opportunities.

What you can bring (the essentials):

• BS/BA degree
• 3-5 years marketing or relevant experience
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized
• Ability to multitask and delegate, working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter, resourceful, creative, and results-oriented
• Based in Memphis, TN and comfortable working in an open office environment as well as through remote channels, such as Zoom,

What you can bring (as a plus):

• Strong knowledge of budget management on behalf of an organization
• Knowledge of agency processes and roles
• Experience with Workamajig

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38103: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Memphis, TN 38103