Senior Account Executive

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Chicago, IL | $–$

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world‑class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries.

We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our US Consumer team. This is a mid‑level position where you may serve as an account lead on smaller team and/or team lead on individual work streams for larger accounts. Senior Account Executives work as the right‑hand to the account manager and/or director, leading ongoing account work while contributing to the overall strategic direction of an account.

In this position, you’ll be charged with guiding and supporting junior team members with project management, reviewing day‑to‑day assignments and shepherding deliverables through to completion. This position also requires proactive participation in client calls, presentations and ongoing client communication.

• Collaborate with senior account leads in the development and implementation of account strategy and planning, client growth, integrated campaigns, earned media and social media programs; delegate appropriate assignments to team members.
• Actively pursue earned media opportunities, network and build relationships with key media contacts, and proactively develop new story angles for clients.
• Oversee and provide direction and guidance for AEs, AAEs and ACs alongside the account manager or director.
• Maintain regular client contact via conversations and written communications, and foster client relationships across accounts.
• Begin developing skills outside traditional media relations, including building and planning integrated campaigns, social media strategy and execution, influencer relations, etc.
• Support new business initiatives by developing first draft content and participating in new business presentations.
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values and participate in agency‑wide training and professional development programs.

• Must have experience working as an account executive, senior account executive or equivalent in public relations, marketing or a related field. Senior Account Executives at Allison Worldwide typically have a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• Consumer Industry background and/or interest strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate success in managing and adapting to multiple project deadlines start‑to‑finish, producing near‑final versions of internal and client deliverables.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.
• Strong media relations skills. Existing media relationships preferred.
• Demonstrates strong interest in management.
• Strong writer and editor.
• Proficiency in using a media monitoring and data analytics tool like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks.
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home and auto insurance).
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays).
• Four‑week sabbatical every five years of employment.
• Exceptional parental leave benefits.
• Global mentorship and networking programs.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan.
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non‑profit partner and personal choice.
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee).
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi‑day customized trainings for each level).

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development