Account Executive

Overview The Account Executive is responsible for the day-to-day protection and advancement of client relationships while growing their businesses. This role oversees the execution of client communications plans/campaigns/projects, to ensure effective, on time, and on budget implementation. In addition, the Account Executive supports leadership on all financial contracts and forecasting to promote the continued success of our clients and our business. Responsibilities & Skills Handles day-to-day account activities for assigned clients and supports account leadership in managing overall client relationshipsHas an emerging, yet strong understanding of all agency functional offerings and our integrated ways of workingLeads/facilitates/participates in all client meetings (external and internal) with support of account leadershipCompletes and disseminates conference reports/action reports as requiredRegularly checks for and responds promptly to all client communicationsRegularly informs account team on client status and escalates with the account supervisor immediately in the event of potential issues/problemsChecks and approves agency deliverables, prior to client review, to ensure it is on brief, meets requirements and ladders up to the overall strategyCoordinates and oversees client’s reviews and approvalsAssists in preparing client proposals, marketing communications and strategic marketing plans, media and public relations plansIs knowledgeable and stays current with clients’ brands/products/servicesSupports new business development activity within the organization when needed Education & Experience B.S. in agriculture and/or food business, marketing, journalism, communications and or related field2–5 years of experience managing client accounts in public relations, advertising, marketing and communications Proven track record of managing agency and client relationshipsExperience in agriculture, agribusiness or related industries preferred Beneftis & Compensation The pay range is $60,000 - $75,000 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your base pay, Curious Plot cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Curious Plot offers eligible team members and their eligible dependents comprehensive health benefits and employee assistance programs, which may include dental, medical, vision, life insurance and more. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), short term disability, long term disability, paid national holidays, parental leave, paid sick leave and paid vacation. Find additional benefits from education to well-being and beyond at Curious Plot Benefits . Curious Plot is not using outside recruiting search agents for this position. Curious Plot will never contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested, and contact Curious Plot immediately at our Contact Us link