Account Executive

Buffalo, NY (On-site)

$45K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between the agency and clients, managing projects and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires a degree or relevant experience, 2-5 years in an agency setting, and strong client-facing and digital project management skills. The position emphasizes proactive communication, strategic planning with account leadership, and access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between the agency and its clients while providing proactive project management for all ongoing projects
  • Communicate with clients daily in a professional and efficient manner to build long-term trust
  • Meet client demands and expectations and prepare internal teams to deliver accordingly
  • Follow up and maintain current work in progress across various agency departments to make sure projects are on time and on budget
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of clients’ industries, target audiences, and competitive sets
  • Lead or participate in client meetings and conference calls, and take ownership of status reports and next steps
  • Collaborate with account leadership on billing and account profitability
  • Work with account leadership and key team members during strategic planning to confirm the right approaches, messaging, and tactics are considered
  • Process internal job open forms, job change forms, and other information requests

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or marketing, or comparable work experience in a relevant field
  • Two to five years of experience within an agency setting, with a proven track record of managing multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills to confidently navigate client conversations and collaborate in a team environment
  • Experience with digital project management, including digital campaigns, performance marketing campaigns, or CRM initiatives (strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Drive
  • Demonstrated ability to learn, adapt to, and effectively utilize new AI-powered tools, platforms, and methodologies
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn data protection regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR) and commitment to confidentiality

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities