Account Executive

 KennedyC is seeking an Account Executive to join our talented, hard-working, and passionate Account Services Team in Madison, WI. The Account Services Team serves as the primary link between the agency and client accounts, and the Account Executive will manage their own accounts. At KennedyC, voted a Top Workplace five years in a row, we’re more than just an agency; we’re a vibrant community that thrives on curiosity, teamwork, and inclusivity. Join us to grow in a dynamic environment where diversity, creativity, and personal development take center stage. Your marketing career starts here at KennedyC!

Roles & Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Communication

1. Establish and strengthen client relationships through strategic guidance and collaboration
2. Ensure overall client satisfaction and clear communication on assigned accounts
3. Effectively present, sell and defend agency strategy, proposals and work to clients
4. Client travel as needed

Strategic Planning & Account Management

1. Leads the development of annual strategic marketing plans, inclusive of budgets, insights and recommended tactics
2. Collaborates with internal departments to build integrated plans and creative briefs that align with client goals
3. Presents plans, secures client approvals, and delivers performance metrics/results throughout the year
4. Maintains strong knowledge of the client’s brand, market, competition and emerging opportunities to inform recommendations

Team Collaboration

1. Per the client’s strategic advertising plan, works with each department to manage body of work for on-time completion with client approvals, as needed
2. Initiates all client-related internal meetings, including strategic planning brainstorms and interdepartmental meetings for assigned clients
3. Builds relationships with agency team members to support seamless campaign execution and high-quality work

Skill Requirements:

●      2-6 years of account service experience

●      Skilled storyteller and presenter, able to confidently lead client meetings and strategic discussions

●      Strong, effective communicator

●      Self-motivated and self-starter

●      Excellent attention to detail

●      Proficiency in both traditional and digital marketing tools

Benefits:

●      Professional and personal development grants to nurture your passions and skills

●      Opportunities for engagement with in-office and out-of-office events

●      Competitive paid time off and holidays

●      Generous parental leave benefits

●      Comprehensive insurance coverage for health, dental, vision, life and disability

●      Pet care discount

●      Identity protection

●      A 401(k) retirement plan

●      Summer hours

●      Networking opportunities and paid volunteer hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

KennedyC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you have experience in some but not all of the listed job responsibilities. KennedyC firmly commits to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from those who will help us become a more inclusive organization.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.