Now Hiring - Advantage Solutions - Senior Account Executive (Remote) in Bentonville, AR

Senior Account Executive

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a talented Senior Account Executive to function as a leader of Agency consumer promotion and shopper marketing program deliverables within multiple categories or retail channels. Primary role is to serve as a face of the Agency to assigned client contact(s) during creative communications design development, execution, and analysis of account/brand-specific programs.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Organize and synchronize a cross-functional team to deliver communication platforms, program concept development, and analysis of results.
• Develop and own all internal and third-party vendor partners.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client.
• Directly manage program execution, timeline & budget management and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes.
• Demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners.
• Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the area of Marketing or Brand Management is required
• 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in an agency, brand management and/or media production preferred
• 5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred
• Able to multitask with frequent interruptions & competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make oral presentations
• Prior experience with big-box retailers

• Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third party vendors
• Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client
• Design and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from Director
• Supervise and/or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes
• Contribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director.
• Other related duties as assigned

• Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive purchase behavior change
• When relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners
• Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals
• Identify cross-company Marketing Svs revenue-driving opportunities
• Successfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team members
• Other related duties as assigned

• 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in agency, brand management and/or media production preferred
• 5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred

• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.