Account Executive

2d2 days ago

OLIVER Agency

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$59,500 – C$66,500

About this role

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies for brands. As part of The Brandtech Group, we leverage cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Account Executives play a pivotal role in running our in-house agency teams as true hybrids.

They combine client-facing experience with solid project management skills to support the account team. The role involves building relationships with clients and taking jobs from brief to completion while providing outstanding customer service. Experience in an advertising agency or design firm setting is essential.

Day-to-day work includes managing communications between clients and internal teams, creating tactical briefs, and developing workback schedules. You will set up projects in the project management system, update details for status meetings, and coordinate meetings with clients and agencies. Keeping informed on industry innovations to share with clients and the team is also key.

OLIVER empowers teams to produce innovative results through AI solutions that enhance efficiency and spark creativity. This environment rewards self-starters who can take direction while assisting Account Managers and Directors on multiple projects as needed.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in an Account Coordinator, Assistant Account Executive or Junior Project Manager role
1-3 years of experience working at an advertising agency or in-house creative team
1-3 years of experience working on print and digital creative projects with a clear understanding of digital and social channels
Strong desire to help out where needed with clear examples of prior experience supporting account teams
Able to take direction as well as be a self-starter

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from client briefing to completion
Create tactical briefs and provide internal direction to creative and studio team members
Develop workback schedules and ensure alignment among clients, media, and internal teams
Manage all communications between clients and internal team including client feedback
Set up projects and deliverables in the project management system and update dates for status meetings
Take client and team meeting notes, share with the team, and set follow-up actions
Coordinate meetings with clients, agencies, and appropriate team members
Manage billing by creating POs, estimates, and sales orders in the project management system