Account Executive

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
As an Account Executive, you will own and build relationships with key clients and partners while working with teammates and cross-functional teams that bring a wealth of knowledge to each project.
Responsible for the day-to-day execution of client campaigns and partner programs, you will cover everything from implementation to internal and external quality assurance, including effective delivery of the finalized product.
You are dedicated to making sure the small things are as important as the big things and keep a keen eye on the details. Building and developing relationships excites you, and you easily connect and build confidence and trust with others. Passionate about crafting innovative ways to engage with consumers, you excel at moving things forward seamlessly and efficiently.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
This role will execute processes and procedures designed to support the delivery of client and partner programs, always ensuring that projects are delivered keeping the client and partner's needs in mind.

• Develops and maintains an active, positive, and productive working relationship with clients, partners, and internal collaborators
• Proactively uses industry, client, partner, brand news and knowledge to improve presentation materials, final work product, and information relating to client demographics and intelligence
• Develops a strong rapport with cross functional teams to inspire trust, collaboration, and productivity within the agency and external partners
• Understands the functions and processes across all functional teams
• Supports overall program strategy, objectives, expectations, program details and KPls
• Leads internal teams to develop plans, presentations, creative briefs and proposals
• Coordinates and tracks projects through agency processes to ensure the highest level of execution and communication to internal stakeholders
• Monitors the deliverables of cross functional teams to agreed-upon timetables and timelines
• Manages the project approval process and communicates approvals to the team
• Coordinates and leads and/or participates in internal, partner, and client meetings ensuring notes and takeaways are distributed
• Demonstrates the ability to manage details ensuring accuracy and responsiveness

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 2-3 years prior agency experience in Account Management/Client Engagement
• Strong critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable and passionate about mentoring and guiding AAEs
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client and partner relationships
• Possesses strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and solution-oriented; a proactive self-starter
• Demonstrated professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Possess excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with creative and operations teams by leading concepting/brainstorming sessions and translating ideas
• Digitally savvy and curious within today's media and technology environment: including social platforms, mobile, data, online advertising

Starting salary between $60,000-$70,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago