Associate Account Executive

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end project delivery from brief to reveal, coordinating between design, production, and clients while driving timelines, budgets, and clear briefs; lead cross‑department collaboration and proactive risk management across multiple projects.

  • Own project scope, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
  • Drive strategic planning, client liaison, and on-time delivery across teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects, while being the key liaison between design and production teams. In these cases, you will be responsible for clearly defining the project scope, managing the timeline, and ensuring ongoing communication among all parties.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients and manage their project needs, from initial brief to implementation within the studio through to final reveal.
  • Manage status updates and reporting, as well as key project management tools and trackers that are internal and external facing.
  • Proactively anticipate both internal needs and client needs to ensure accurate and timely delivery of projects.
  • Developing the highest quality of creative briefs that succinctly communicate what the brand is trying to achieve.
  • Champion outstanding collaboration between departments to get to better work.
  • Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions with a mind to innovation.
  • Proactively solve with oversight from the manager and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Collaborate well with internal agency teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization even under pressure. Demonstrated ability to effectively proofread own and others’ work to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in a marketing agency, retailer, or digital company.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Passion for shopper/retail for CPG or health and wellness brands.
  • Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with hunger for growth.
  • Excited about working in a startup environment.
  • All-hands-on-deck mentality.
  • Comfortable working with clients; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive and decisive; driven and logical thinker.
  • Lead by example and perform well under pressure; ability to handle multiple projects at once.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!)
  • 401K with a % match
  • Various maternity/paternity leave options
  • Fully funded disability and life insurance options
  • Headspace subscription
  • Wellness Stipend
  • and more....
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WPP Unite

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WPP Unite is a bespoke agency-unit built in service of Unilever, operating as one end-to-end strategy, design, and activation powerhouse for media and retail marketing. There’s never been a more exciting time in marketing, as media and commerce continue to merge to drive meaningful consumer experiences. As one of the most innovative CPG companies in the world, Unilever, the maker of iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann’s, TRESemmé, Degree and many others, is adapting to this rapidly changing landscape with the help of WPP and its unparalleled network of agencies.

New York, New York, USA
146 employees (27 in marketing)
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$45K/yr – $65K/yr

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