Senior Account Executive

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our account services team in our Columbus Ohio office The Senior Account Executive at 500 serves as the client facing lead on and is vital to the relationship and management of each client account by fostering trust and confidence by constantly delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations The ideal candidate is a motivated and energetic individual who is able to fluently advocate for the client to the agency and the agency to the client You will collaborate with leadership and peers to drive well grounded creative kick offs and follow through to seamless artwork executionrelease

What Youll Do Oversee daily client management of the agencys significant clients and act as their strategic partner;
Continuously providing value and demonstrating the agencys commitment to meeting their marketing objectives

Expected to own complex large scale projects end to end;
Autonomously manage client status communications and internal deliverables;
Oversee continuity and quality as project progresses

Expected to provide client recommendations above the baseline need;
Identify potential risks and challenges in client projects proactively addressing issues to avoid disruptions to campaigns and client relationships

Responsible for client facing presentations;
Showcasing the agencys capabilities and presenting campaign ideas effectively

Act as creative brief subject matter expert;
Asking the niche questions to reduce revision rounds;

Anticipate internal and external stakeholder concerns demonstrating deep understanding of client needs;
Communicate overall goal project objectives and detailed requirements

Participate in mentorship of new team members;
Will be required to participate in aspects of new employee onboarding by providing guidance support and direct process training

Attend and run photoshoots;
Collaborate with creative leader to ensure accuracy including brand standards in required photo assets;
Act as the face of the agency while client is on set Expected to participate in both tactical and strategic level work;
All roles within the business have an expectation of executional level work

What Youll Need Associate or bachelors Degree with a focus in communications marketing or related field andor 4 years of relevant work experience

Prior agency experience required

Prior knowledge & experience in creative advertising workflows

Must be fluent in MS Office Suite Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to function in fast paced high volume environment

Must be self motivated and have strong effective problem solving skills

Relevant client experience a plus retail restaurant merchandising

Keynote fluency is nice to have Physical & Travel Requirements Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes high pressure environment

Stamina to handle extended periods of sitting standing and walking

Availability to travel up to 15 20 of the year as needed to client locations industry events or other relevant destinations
500 is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state federal and local regulations