Account Executive

Company Description Brassbound is a full-service creative agency focused on delivering agile, innovative work that helps organizations define their voice, connect with their audience, and stand out in crowded markets. The team brings experience working with Fortune 50 companies, notable public figures, and mission-driven causes, tackling complex challenges with tenacity and creativity. Brassbound emphasizes honest, practical solutions, avoiding unnecessary add-ons and keeping client needs at the center of every engagement.

The agency values a collaborative, supportive culture and is committed to building strong relationships with both clients and team members.

Role Description The Account Executive is a full-time, hybrid role based in Westbrook, ME, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role manages day-to-day client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact, understanding client goals, and translating them into clear project plans for internal teams. Responsibilities include coordinating creative and strategic deliverables, tracking timelines and budgets, preparing proposals and presentations, and ensuring that projects meet quality standards and client expectations.

The Account Executive will collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and production teammates to move work forward, solve issues, and anticipate client needs. The role also involves identifying opportunities for account growth, gathering feedback, and contributing insights that support Brassbound’s overall agency performance.

Qualifications

• Client relationship management and account coordination skills, including experience as an Account Executive, Account Manager, or in a similar client-facing role.
• Project management skills, such as organizing timelines, managing budgets, prioritizing tasks, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation abilities, and comfort facilitating meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Understanding of marketing and creative services, including branding, digital campaigns, and content development, with the ability to discuss strategic and creative concepts with clients.
• Collaborative working style and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts constructively, and support a positive team culture.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret client feedback, review performance data, and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency with common business and project tools (e.g., email, presentation software, spreadsheets, and project management platforms).
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a creative agency or similar environment is preferred; familiarity with hybrid work practices and self-directed time management is beneficial.