Senior Account Executive

Leo Burnett is a global creative network built for what’s next—uniting human insight and ideas with data and technology to deliver outsized impact for brands. With 15,000+ people across 90 countries, we combine global scale with creative firepower.

About the role

We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Account Executive who can win the hearts of clients, inspire junior staff, and skillfully juggle multiple pieces of business for a large financial services client.

Responsibilities

• Manage Account Executives and cross-functional partners to drive leading client-service results
• Strengthen the client relationship by becoming their go-to resource—asking incisive questions, leading real-time dialogue, and being a visible presence among senior management
• Master the client’s team structure, hierarchy, and political landscape
• Know the client’s product, market, consumer, and marketing objectives (sales, share, competitors)
• Act as an internal and external brand ambassador
• Help the client champion work within their company and, when appropriate, the broader marketplace
• Create dependable, organized, and clear communications across all levels and departments
• Steer actionable briefs and present work confidently and persuasively
• Manage client and agency expectations daily and remove roadblocks to success
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and growth planning
• Oversee production stages and ensure adequate resources
• Understand financial impacts on contribution margins and revenue targets

Requirements

• Four years of college education and four to five years of experience, preferably at a creative agency
• Unwavering passion for marketing and an unstoppable drive to bring the best work to life
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking—strong on both IQ and EQ
• Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and flexibility to adapt quickly
• Proven leadership and management training—ability to coach talent, inspire change, and foster collaboration
• Amazing communication and presentation skills—articulate, straightforward, and engaging
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

USD $60,800.00 – USD $84,000.00/Annually