Senior Account Executive - Publicis CoLab

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and return on investment. 

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates for this role must be able to work out of our Philadelphia, New York, or Chicago offices.

We’re searching for a Senior Account Executive who can bond with the client daily, carry cross-channel Marketing programs to fruition and assist Managers in rolling out client presentations. You’ll work in conjunction with the Associate Director, leveraging your knowledge of data capability to enhance innovative campaigns. 
 
Tasks and responsibilities include: 

• Knowledgeable of client’s business, brand, economics, customer insights, marketing strategy/channels, and competitive analysis 
• Understands and articulates overall program strategy, objectives, measurement strategy, and relevant results for programs 
• Assists in brainstorming creative strategies, test-and-learn plans, offer strategies, and channel and site strategies 
• Acts as day-to-day contact for junior to mid-level clients, with a focus on identifying oppurtinities and ideas for cross-capability teams to sell new work 
• Writes short decks and is able to get into client-ready state with guidance from Marketing Manager 
• Consolidates client feedback and leads discussion with internal team members 
• Constructs clear, concise, error-free, communications (written and verbal) that provides details required for a specific audience (internal and client), including clear expectations/action requested and relevant implications (i.e., timing, costs, etc.) 
• Begins to lead status meetings 
• Sets clear expectations for tasks and deliverables, communicating clearly to the team and providing proper materials/documentation when necessary 
• Is able to identify potential financial issues related to the project and escalate appropriately 
• Collaborates with centralized scoping group to develop accurate and informed scopes of work on small to medium-sized projects, including schedules and budges using correct tools (i.e., Microsoft Project. Clarity, Excel) 

To qualify, you’ll need: 

• Four year degree  
• 2-4 years experience  
• Creative agency experience desired 
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Office  
• Familiarity with MS Access 
• Email and search engine marketing experience  
• Eagerness to start leading a team 
• Strong analytical skills, commitment to a client, and proven ability to manage expectations 
• Strong time management and organizational skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills 
• Education in web development  
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

CoLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range:  $58,500 - $92,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/1/2024.