Account Executive

Agency:

TBWA

Job Function:

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:

Account Management

Job Description:

Title: Account Executive

Reports to: Account Director

Client: US Army

THE ROLE

Are you the organized,energetic orchestrator who thrives in fast-paced environments? We're looking for a talented AccountExecutive in Chicago -- the connective tissue between web execution,data,creativity and flawless execution.

In thisrole,you'll be the heartbeatofour IATteam on the USArmyaccount.You’ll manage workflows,champion cross-functional collaboration, keep everyone aligned, and ensure ourbestworkgetsdelivered on time.You'll workcloselywithWebsite and Reporting partner agencies to bring projectsand campaignsto life while developing the strategicthinking skillsthatdefine agencyleadership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Partner with cross-functional teams to connect a multi-faceted, data-driven marketing ecosystem, specializing in website execution and data reporting
• Liaison with key partners to manage workflows to meet internal and client deadlines
• Balance agency perspective with clientadvocacy, challenging the status quo when it strengthens the work
• You don’tneed to be theexpertin the field,butyouneed toknow who the experts are, and how to communicate with themand work jointlyto meetinternal and clientneeds

Day-to-Day Execution

• Manage team operations: plan meetings, maintain communication channels, track status and projects, and keep everyone moving forward
• Secure the right people for key meetings and reviews, and adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Be the key communications liaison and intersection point between teams, relaying timelinesand project summaries to keep people informed and connected

Leadership & Communication

• Build trusting relationships based on credibility and respect with teammates, clients, and agency partners
• Capture and communicate clearly—from meeting notes to weekly recaps that celebrate wins and preview what's next
• Identify roadblocks early and determine ideas on how to solve them
• Be an active listener; connect key topics from across the program, anticipate needs and take initiative to meet them

Problem Solving & Resilience

• Thrive under pressure by staying calm, organized, and solution-focused
• Be open to new ideas, and suggest your own
• Bring team members together and keep morale high during intense projects

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, advertising or related fields
• Superior organizational ability and attention to detail—you catch what others miss
• Excellent communication skills: strong writing, presentation, and facilitation abilities
• Collaborative mindset: you work cross-functionally, embrace different perspectives, and never work in silos
• Resourcefulness & problem-solving: you find creative solutions and help others do the same
• Emotional intelligence: you navigate different personalities, stay calm under pressure, and bring people together
• Curiosity & initiative: you ask good questions, seek to understand, and anticipate the next step
• Comfort with website & analytics: you're curious about measurement and focused on producing measurable results

WHY JOIN US?

Our Culture We're driven bya simple belief: Good enough isnotenough. We're bold, collaborative,and human-centered.We value curiosity,integrity,resourcefulness,and teamsthatworklike pirates—creative,fearless,and committed to the mission.Here, you'll workwith people who genuinelyrespecteach otherand bring theirfull selvesto the table.

Team TBWA is an integrated agency team (IAT) covering a wide spectrum ofmarketing specialties,custom-builtby Omnicom for the U.S.Army. There is a core group of agencies,each with its own expertise and it’s whatmakes working on the US Army accountlike no other.

Your GrowthThis is a launchpad role.You'll develop hands-on expertise in campaign strategy,projectmanagement,and clientrelations—skills thatlead directly to coordinator,manager,and senior leadership roles in the agency world.You'llhave mentorship builtin and real opportunities to ownprojects and drive impact.

LOCATION

Given the nature ofour team and the clientassignedto this role,we areonly considering candidates thatcurrently live in or wish torelocate toChicago in thenear future(first60 daysof employment).

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000 -$76,000 and may vary dependingon the candidate’s geographic location and experience.Other compensation includes relocation costs, ifapplicable.

Benefitsfor thisrole includehealth/vision/dentalinsurance,401(k),stockpurchase,vacation, sickand personaldays,Also,you willbeeligible (approximatelythirtydaysafter you commenceemployment) to participate in alldisability,life,travelinsurance plansand programs,retirement planssubjectto the termsand conditionsofsuch benefitplans.Pleasedon’tletourposted

ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.

$70,000 - $76,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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