Marketing Strategist (Account Executive)

You live by your to-do lists, pride yourself on response times and are always striving for the elusive “inbox: zero.” You see yourself as an organizer, cheerleader and overall doer; you focus on #winning and are the person to whom others turn when things need to get done…yesterday.

You understand how strategic marketing objectives translate into paid, earned, owned and shared media strategies, and can explain, for example, how a social media photo contest can contribute to a client’s bottom line.

The Account Executive will keep clients in-the-know and internal teams on their toes; he or she will translate marketing plans into timelines and tasks, keep a constant pulse on projects and manage the agency relationship with key clients. In addition, the Account Executive keeps an eye out for new business opportunities with existing clients and identifies opportunities to expand and enhance the relationship. Above all, the Account Executive is a proponent of process, a pillar of organization and a complete team player. Have what it takes? Keep reading!

Reports to the Director of Account Services.

• Serves as the primary client contact on assigned accounts and is responsible for all ongoing communications: establishing weekly meetings/calls, creating agendas, setting kickoffs, and responding promptly to all client contact 
• Coordinates and implements multiple projects and programs from kickoff to creative briefs to completion — with minimal supervision 
• Proactively seeks feedback from clients to keep projects moving 
• Leads client meetings and follows up with detailed notes and to-dos, both internally and with client teams 
• Actively participates in the strategic planning process in conjunction with the Director of Account Services, translating marketing plans into timelines, budgets, and task lists 
• Partners with Creative Director, Director of Digital Media, and PR to ensure strategies are integrated, deadlines are met, quality of work is up to standard, and the account is running profitably 
• Is the conduit of information between the client and all internal subject matter experts 
• Effectively presents and sells all agency work and proposals to clients; speaks eloquently about the strategic value of everything from a logo to a tweet 
• Keeps apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing developments as well as trends and competition within the industry 
• Maintains client revenue level against the business plan and quarterly projections, including maintenance and reconciliation of client budgets and billing/approval of invoices 
• Serves as quality control on all deliverables to ensure they are on-strategy, on-message, up-to-par with client expectations, and always catered to the strategic marketing objective 
• Actively seeks additional projects/new business from client contacts; completes marketing proposals and plans; and participates in face-to-face new business/client pitches 
• Attends client and industry events to show support of client 
• Demonstrates a passion for digital trends and an understanding of consumers/brands 
• Maintains a solutions-focused, proactive team work style 
• Balances analytical thinking/approaches with creative thinking/long-term vision 
• Consistently promotes a positive work environment and culture

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing 
• Bonus points for agency experience 
• Highly responsive and service-oriented 
• Ridiculously good time management and organizational skills 
• Excellent written communication skills 
• Proven ability to translate strategies into timelines, budgets, and to-do lists as well as manage their day-to-day implementation 
• You LOVE process but also own the results – not just the tasks 
• Unwavering commitment to success 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• A personal development mindset with the aspiration of growing with the organization 
• Strong meeting facilitation skills 
• Passion for working with people (the good, bad and the ugly) 
• Creative sensibility; while you gravitate toward process you also consider yourself a creative person at the end of the day

At Element, your contribution matters. You’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who will help you grow and overcome challenges so that you can reach your full potential. And you’ll be working with a trustworthy leadership team who focuses on employee development and success with unlimited growth opportunities.

Plus, we also offer these great benefits:

• Company events and outings (anything from ziplining to live music!) 
• Anniversary bonuses 
• Flexible office hours 
• Summer Fridays 
• Paid holidays and vacations 
• Education reimbursement 
• Health and wellness support and rewards 
• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Retirement plan with company match 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• $25,000 life insurance policy 

Salary will be tailored to the candidate based upon their experience and capabilities. Candidate must be able to work out of our De Pere, WI location.