Account Executive

Job Title: Account Executive

Reports To: Account Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Stamford, CT; Cincinnati, OH

Who Is Pep

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 18 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. at pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

At Pep We Value Our Team And Offer

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support (Any Path to Parenthood)
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Ongoing Development and Training
• Certification Reimbursement
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups
  
  

Summary Of Position

The Account Executive position is responsible for managing marketing campaigns and keeping the project work on time and on budget. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Key Responsibilities And Attributes

• Manage marketing promotions from conception to completion for your assigned business or retailer unit.
• Collaborate with client to assemble all necessary promotion specifications; communicate requirements to respective supplier teams; manage changes as needed.
• Create and manage production timeline; Communicate timeline expectations to relevant client contacts, suppliers and internal personnel.
• In conjunction with supplier partners, provide client with recommendations for cost and/or time efficiencies.
• Track completion of programs, updating data as they progress. Monitor and report on budget changes and implications.
• Build brand and/or sales relationships through face-to-face meetings (in-person or virtual as needed), conducting regular status meetings to touch base on upcoming programs and share results of past programs.
• Seek out additional training in your promotion area. Strive to become an expert in the promotion type you execute most often for the client. Stay up-to-date on industry news & trends.
• Assist with additional projects and tasks as needed to support the team and company goals.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Skills

• Preferred, but not required; Bachelor’s in Marketing or Communications; or Minimum 1-2 years of experience. Strength in the following:
• Communication
• Organization
• Critical thinking
• Accurate data entry
• Intermediate math skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Relationship building
  
  

We will be happy to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to use or access the (pep) career site or otherwise fully participate in the application process. Should you require an accommodation to assist in the completion of your application or other aspect of our recruitment process due to a disability, please email ( peprecruiting@peppromotions.com ) to request an accommodation.

• pep provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, pep complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• pep expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of pep’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge .