Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Bank of America, Bridgestone/Firestone, Campbell's, Hillshire Farm, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Kraft, Marshalls, MillerCoors, Nestle, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others.

Job Description

Performance Opportunity (Why would someone want this job? In other words, what will the person in this role accomplish in order to be successful?):

The Account Executive is a key role in ensuring that our goals are met. They are responsible for day-to-day implementation of client projects, to ensure they run smoothly and flawlessly. Builds trust with internal and external clients. Utilizes other parts of the agency to deliver work efficiently.

Provides day-to-day support and demonstrates leadership with value-added ideas to help build the client’s business.

Leo Burnett is the lead creative agency for a multinational CPG company, responsible for the strategic implementation, development, and production of all TV, OLV and Digital assets. With this, the Account Executive will have the opportunity to not only work and help support a major brand, but broaden their skillset through exposure to a variety of projects.

Team and Reporting Structure

This role reports to: Account Supervisor

Internal Team connections: Cross functional Account teams that include; Production, Creative, Strategy and Legal

External Team connections: Associate Brand Manager, vendors, media partners, agency partners

Qualifications

Experience Desired

2-4 years Agency Experience, ideally with a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate area of study.

Hard skills (brand, retail, digital, production, research, etc.):

TV
Digital (e.g., social)
Nice to have: Production experience, exposure to financials and working within an IAT

Soft skills (client/team culture, communication style, flexibility, etc.):

Detail-oriented - able to manage multiple projects at the same time
Logical thinking - able to quickly absorb information and apply it to future scenarios
Adaptability – able to quickly pivot and flex in the clients ever-changing environment
Desire to learn – eager to learn the business to help provide value and support
Resourcefulness – able to work independently but ask questions along the way

Additional Information

Expectation for In-Person Collaboration: Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's in the office (35 W. Wacker drive).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.