Account Executive

At PACO Collective, we build brands that reflect the cultures and communities they speak to. We’re creators, thinkers, and strategists who believe in pushing ideas forward and trying new approaches. We value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to make work that matters.

The Account Executive connects client needs with agency talent and tools. This role manages day-to-day communication, supports campaign development, and keeps work moving across teams. The AE uses our digital platforms to organize information, manage timelines, and create visibility for everyone involved. The goal is to strengthen client relationships while helping the agency operate in a an efficient, data-driven way.

• Maintain daily contact with clients and build strong working relationships.
• Support the development of briefs, plans, and other client communications.
• Coordinate internal teams and make sure they have clear, documented input and context.
• Use agency project management tools and other digital platforms to manage tasks, timelines, and project documentation.
• Prepare AI-ready inputs by structuring client information, background, and reference materials in clear formats.
• Help plan and conduct research to inform client and campaign needs.
• Ensure strategies and deliverables are aligned with client objectives and approved direction.
• Track campaign performance through available dashboards and summarize insights for internal teams and clients.
• Keep communication flowing across departments and ensure updates are documented and accessible.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes or automate routine steps to support smoother delivery.

• College degree in Business or Marketing preferred.

• Three to five (3-5) years of advertising agency experience required, multicultural experience is highly valued.

• Bilingual/Bicultural a strong plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear digital communication
• Robust analytical thinking skills and the ability to interpret campaign data
• Strong presentation skills
• High organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in evolving digital workflows
• Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools.
• Working knowledge of digital media and integrated marketing
• Openness to using AI-assisted tools for research, content development, and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

• Chicago, IL/ Hybrid

• $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 annual base pay range
• Employer subsidized healthcare plans
• Unlimited PTO
• 15+ paid holidays per year

We’re an equal opportunity employer and we value diverse lived experiences. All applicants are welcome.