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Hours Full-time
Location ROGERS, AR
ROGERS, Arkansas

About this job


Summary

IN Marketing Services is the marketing division of Advantage Sales and Marketing, the largest Sales and Marketing Agency in North America.

Our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more.

We formed close relationships with leading brands and retailers that matter most.

Job Summary

The Account Executive serves as the agency liaison with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs.

The Account Executive’s primary role is development, implementation, financial management and post-analysis of promotional programs in conjunction with client and/or customer personnel.

A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through flawless program management.

Additionally, the Account Executive must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver on mutual client and retailer objectives.

Results will be obtained through effective communication and superior follow-up with the client, customer, internal agency and all third party vendors.

Job Responsibilities

Personal Accountability
  • Perform project management duties including: program tracking, timeline development and management, budget management and reconciliation, post-promotional analyses, and internal and external reporting.
  • The Account Executive will interface with the client on a regular basis to plan and manage programs and events.
  • The amount of interaction with the client will be prescribed by the needs of the specific client service team and/or the client relationship.
  • Develop effective client and retailer relationships to facilitate communication and execution with internal departments, including creative and production, to ensure that client objectives are successfully achieved.
  • Determine project components based on objectives, including concept, event, tactics, associated costs, and identify third party vendors who offer those services.
  • Research, negotiate, and plan with third party vendors and organizations, based on the scope of a tactical execution plan, to deliver flawless execution.
  • Often necessitates securing a minimum of three (3) third party quotes to secure the best rate for service(s) provided.
  • Collaborate with company’s sales force, broker organization and/or marketing team throughout program development, execution and post analysis.
  • Build and own complete understanding of managed brands/retailers.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Cross-Functional Accountability
  • Responsible for managing the creative development process and ensuring all concept, graphic design and copy elements are completed with the appropriate communication priorities and client approvals.
  • Support agency partners with coordination of deliverables and updates.
  • Communicate and interact effectively with agency team members in all departments and/or clients to deliver timely information and reports
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, including 2–4 years of equivalent work experience.
  • 1–2 years of consumer products, brand or agency experience.
  • Creative thinker and self-starter who is able to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organization, negotiation, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to present to large and small groups in a variety of settings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Travel to the client and/or customer may be required.


Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Account Executive serves as the agency liaison with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs. Primary role is development, implementation, financial management and post-analysis of promotional programs in conjunction with client and/or customer personnel. A successful Account Executive will deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through flawless program management. Additionally, they must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver on mutual client and retailer objectives. Results will be obtained through effective communication and superior follow-up with the client, customer, internal agency and all third party vendors.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Accountability
  • Perform project management duties including: program tracking, timeline development and management, budget management and reconciliation, post-promotional analyses, and internal and external reporting
  • Interface with the client on a regular basis to plan and manage programs and events; the amount of interaction with the client will be prescribed by the needs of the specific client service team and client relationship
  • Develop effective client and retailer relationships to facilitate communication and execution with internal departments, including creative and production, to ensure that client deliverables are successfully achieved
  • Determine project components based on objectives, including concept, event, tactics, associated costs and identify third party vendors who offer those services
  • Research, negotiate, and plan with third party vendors and organizations, based upon scope of tactical execution plan, to deliver flawless execution
    • Often necessitates securing of a minimum of three (3) third party quotes to secure best rate for service provided
  • Collaborate with company’s sales force, broker organization and/or marketing team throughout program development, execution, and post analysis
  • Build and own complete understanding of managed brands/retailers
  • Other related duties as assigned


Cross-Functional Accountability
  • Responsible for managing the creative development process and ensuring all concept, graphic design and copy elements are completed with the appropriate communication priorities and client approvals
  • Support agency partners with coordination of deliverables and updates
  • Communicate and interact effectively with agency team members in all departments and/or clients to deliver timely information and reports
  • Other related duties as assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements
  • Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
  • Travel up to as needed


Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience



Field of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing
  • 1-2 years of experience in consumer product, brand or agency


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
  • Ability to make oral presentations
  • Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Team building Skills
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
  • Creative thinker and self-starter who is able to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Strong organization, negotiation, and problem solving skills


Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Non-Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds33% - 66% of the time. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.



Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions



Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.