Account Executive

Are you a driven, highly-detailed person, who seeks to solve problems? Do you have a need to understand not only WHAT needs to be done, but WHY it’s being done a certain way?

McGuffin has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Executive to join our Client Services team. Primarily working with clients in the professional services arena (healthcare, financial services, insurance and education), you’ll manage projects including positioning and brand development, digital and print advertising, content and online marketing, collateral, video, website development and more. You’ll work closely with our clients, often teamed up with a Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor. You’ll also work collaboratively with our creative team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with clients to review project objectives and advise on strategies/plans.
• Prepare estimates and SOW documents to gain client agreement before proceeding.
• Draft Creative Briefs as needed.
• Initiate projects with in-house team and work with Creative Director to establish schedule and budget allocations.
• Oversee daily account management activities; monitor and manage timelines to complete work within expectations.
• Act as primary liaison between agency and key client contacts.
• Work independently, but with guidance from other Client Service and Creative team members .
• Partner with senior team members to ensure deliverables are top quality and on strategy.
• Maintain thorough understanding of clients’ products, services and brands, including competitive and other industry forces that shape the business.
• Manage financial aspects of accounts including estimating and billing.