Account Executive

ACCOUNT MANAGER

ZLR Ignition is a dynamic branding agency looking for an account service professional with 3-5 years of agency experience. The right person will help us immediately exceed our clients’ expectations by contributing their superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learning and fitting in with agency culture and working agreements
• Manage client projects through the agency to completion
• Develop strong working relationships with your agency team and clients
• Effectively manage work to ensure strategic alignment, accuracy and timely delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written documents, including client action reports, emails and other client communications
• Build and manage timelines, create status reports and handle monthly billing
• Gain expertise in our clients’ businesses, products and industries
• Knowledgeable in traditional and non-traditional media and have experience with digital advertising (web, social, content marketing)
• Willingly seeks opportunities to assist on other agency work, such as new business

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in account service or project management
• Previous experience in a service business, preferably in an advertising agency
• Superior attention to detail and organization skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated superior emotional intelligence in your communication and collaboration
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or similar
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with project management software such as Advantage, Workamajig or Asana
• Must live in the greater Des Moines area. Individuals who are willing to relocate to Des Moines will be considered.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time position that comes with a full complement of benefits including health insurance, 401(k) and paid vacation and sick leave.

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter to Steve Moran at [email protected] with the subject line “account manager candidate.”