Description

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR

ABOUT LEGACY MARKETING

Experience is everything.

We blur the line between brand and lifestyle to spark conversation and inspire action. As one of the largest independent experiential agencies in North America, we seamlessly blend strategy, creative, and production to develop impactful activations for global brands.

YOUR ROLE

Award-winning, Chicago-based, experiential marketing agency is seeking an experienced, solution-oriented Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor (AS) for a premier spirits client to support best-in-class marketing programs.

Qualified candidates possess superior communication and time management skills and an accomplished background in client-service. Candidates should also have experience working cross-functionally within an agency setting as the role requires working closely with our analytics and creative departments.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Concept develop, manage and implement all aspects of programming – specializing in events, as well as, on and off-premise activations
• Familiar with creating client facing activation decks/presentations
• Lead client communications including emails, calls and in-person meetings
• Work, contract, negotiate, and manage payments with vendors including décor companies, caterers, production/AV, hotels, restaurants, live music venues, etc.
• Lead strategy, KPI and program development, and execution of multifaceted trade and consumer programs
• Manage, mentor and lead the development and growth of your team
• Partner with internal team and clients to create programming, drive sales, and interpret data trends and gain measurable results
• Provide vision and leadership within the agency
• Provide access to and knowledge of the latest trends, pop culture and technology in credible and tangible ways that add value to agency and clients
• Bring concepts to life in a unique way that sets us apart from other agencies and exceeds client expectations
• Tap into and align consumer/customer passion points, lifestyles and interests with brand experiences
• Inspire and gain confidence of clients and agency staff; develop strategic relationships that further the business
• Partner with client services, creative and business development teams to identify new revenue opportunities
• Showcase exceptional communications and presentation skills to sell-in big ideas and programs to reinforce credibility
• Develop and manage budgets; ensure budget and legal compliance parameters are upheld

Requirements

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4-8 years professional, relevant agency experience, preferably working with spirits, beer or wine on-premise, off-premise and event programs
• 3-6 years of live, in-person event experience
• Bachelor’s degree required (Communications or Marketing preferred)
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder; thrives in a team dynamic
• Strategic problem solver and decision maker
• Keen attention to detail and extremely organized
• Strong people manager with a proven history of strategy development;
• Flawless execution and exceptional client service
• Exceptional time management skills
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Some travel required (up to 50%), with the ability to work nontraditional evening and weekend hours
• Must have driver’s license and be comfortable driving various cars, vans and trucks
• Able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs