ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Based in metro-Milwaukee, Responsory is a full service, multichannel agency serving a variety of B2B and B2C clientele. We provide both traditional and digital services to achieve measurable results and ROI for clients. Services include Advertising, Branding, Content, Digital & Web, Direct Mail, Display/PPC/SEO, Email, Public Relations and Social Media.

Responsory is a 2018 Chief Marketer 200 Winner (The Top Marketing Agencies of 2018), B2B Top Shop (3 years running), and Milwaukee Business Journal Top 25 Ad Agency.

Our Brookfield-based location is in the Bishops Woods office park, conveniently located near Interstate 94 and just minutes away from The Corners of Brookfield, Brookfield Square, Target, Sendiks, Trader Joes and a huge variety of eateries.

MULTI-TALENTED PROFESSIONAL MANAGING MULTICHANNEL CAMPAIGNS.

Strategic thinker. Proficient planner. Detail commander. Skillful communicator. Digitally inclined. If these are keywords used to describe you, you’ll want to hear more about Responsory’s Account Executive (AE) opening.

Our AEs are on the front line…developing multichannel programs. You’ll be a key player on a team that’s passionate about achieving measurable results for clients and managing detailed programs from beginning to end for an array of national accounts. As a well-rounded marcom professional, you’ll apply your knowledge of and experience with traditional and digital marketing solutions to generate optimal results for our clients.

We are looking for a versatile individual with a proven track record of at least five years of marketing successes, preferably in an agency environment. You’ll have demonstrated your project management or account management proficiency in orchestrating multichannel programs involving brand development, traditional and digital advertising, email and direct mail, public relations, social media and web development.

The Account Executive provides effective strategy and planning from writing marketing communications plans to developing and presenting new business proposals. This individual is responsible for implementing plans, including developing timelines and budgets, providing day-to-day client communication and reporting, and interacting with other team members to execute strategies. In addition, this person will be responsible for hands-on execution of traditional and digital strategies, requiring proven writing and digital media skills. Our AEs utilize a variety of online tools including Google Analytics, SurveyMonkey, WordPress, a variety of social media platforms, and marketing automation platforms like Pardot/Salesforce and SharpSpring.

If you think you qualify, apply today. See our How To Apply instructions below. Responsory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops strategic marketing communications plans, creative briefs and program timelines, and provides counsel to clients
  • Effectively presents agency work/proposals to clients and supports other team members
  • Directs activity on assigned accounts, keeping clients informed of account direction and maintaining forward momentum on projects
  • Writes for a variety of content types: display ads, email, social media posts, websites/landing pages, blog posts, collateral, video scripts, press releases, and more
  • Keeps apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing developments – their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends
  • Coordinates project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel and provides clients with timeline and budget updates
  • Checks and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts and production art to ensure they are in line with client and agency expectations and coordinates approvals
  • Provides effective management of agency resources to ensure projects are delivered to appropriate standards on time and on budget
  • Writes proposals for clients’ marketing initiatives and coordinates quotations/estimates for client approval
  • Leads and participates in client meetings and completes agendas and conference reports for client meetings
  • Provides client reporting and results analysis of key programs and initiatives
  • Works closely with vendors/suppliers
  • Tracks agency and vendor costs to help ensure profitability and assists in preparation of client invoices
  • Handles other paperwork associated with account and job functions
  • Actively identifies and develops new business opportunities within existing accounts and support other new business efforts/sales team
  • Displays marketing curiosity and a willingness to push thinking in new directions
  • Responsible for performing other agency related tasks as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent writing, client service, project management and digital tool skills
  • At least 5 years of experience in marketing communications or digital marketing or public relations, preferably in an agency setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Marketing
  • Broad knowledge of the marketing communications field with a focus on accountability
  • Recognize quality in marketing communications and have a strong drive to achieve nothing less
  • Ability to multitask and maintain order in the face of chaos
  • A “can-do” temperament
  • Commitment to meeting deadlines and doing whatever it takes
  • A self-starter who is energetic, enthusiastic, persistent, creative and motivated to work in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Awareness of value of time and the ability to maximize the use of the time allotted to each project; ability to “work smart”
  • Strong people skills; ability to interact with a wide range of personalities
  • A positive attitude and sense of humor
  • Trustworthy; honest and reliable

We offer a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

If you think you qualify, apply today. See our How To Apply instructions below. Responsory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.