Senior Account Executive - Client Leadership (Experiential Marketing)

About the role

Dentsu Creative is hiring a Senior Account Executive for experiential marketing in Chicago. You will be a key contributor to daily client communication, covering information about assets, campaigns, events, status meetings and overall project knowledge and process. The position is full time and permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Become a trusted partner to the internal team and clients by working thoughtfully and collaboratively toward common goals.
• Partner with clients on their strategic and executional needs.
• Show mature leadership in difficult situations and escalate client difficulties.
• Manage projects independently and solve issues creatively.
• Keep Account Supervisors and Directors informed on important project details and know when to seek their feedback.
• Sell agency strategies, creative approaches and points of view.

Required profile

• 2.5+ years of account management experience.
• 2+ years of creative agency experience on an account or client services team.
• 2+ years of experience with events and activations, including campaign development and onsite activations.
• Experience in experiential marketing and client management.
• Age 21 or older, able to support a client in the alcohol/spirits/beverage industry.
• Desired: experience on a client in the alcohol/spirits/beverage industry.

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $58,000-$72,000, depending on experience, knowledge and skills.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k, flexible paid time off, at least 15 paid holidays per year, paid sick and safe leave, and paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work combining remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration; some roles require 2-3 days per week in the office.