About WPP
pep is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
Job Title: Account Executive
Reports To: Account Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Who is pep:
pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today we’ve grown to over 200 people and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.
Our company has evolved since we started over 20 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions, decisions, and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive. And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.
We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client focused to join and contribute to our team. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.
At pep We Value Our Team and Offer:
- Generous Time Off
- Robust Health and Wellness Plan
- Family Support
- Mentorship Program
- 401K Match
- Role Autonomy
- Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
- Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups
Summary of Position:
The Account Executive position is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned marketing programs. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Key Responsibilities and Attributes:
- Manage marketing promotions from conception to completion for your assigned business unit.
- Manage and compile large sets of data with accuracy, requiring advanced knowledge of Excel formulas (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, CONCATs, IFs, SUMIFs, etc.)
- Collaborate with clients to assemble all necessary promotion specifications; communicate requirements to respective supplier teams.
- Create and manage production timeline; Communicate timeline expectations to relevant client contacts, suppliers, and internal personnel.
- Collaborate with client and suppliers to ensure that program requirements meet legal and policy guidelines/requirements.
- Manage promotion scope changes as needed while ensuring an on-time and on-budget execution.
- In conjunction with supplier partners, provide client with recommendations for cost and/or time efficiencies.
- Communicate with relevant suppliers to ensure that promotions are executed to completion and adequate proof of performance is provided.
Knowledge/Skills Preferred:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Preferred, but not required: Bachelor’s in Business or Communication a 2.8+ GPA from four-year college or university; or Minimum 18 months of applicable business experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, CONCAT, IF, and SUMIF.
- Ability to read and interpret process documents & procedure manuals as well as operate internal, online systems
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to be client-facing
- Ability to mentor, grow and work harmoniously as part of a larger team
- Effectively employ strong attention to detail to prepare client targeting recommendations and complete artwork and system proofing/approvals, etc.
- Ability to do intermediate-level math (calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages)
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- Ability to problem solve
- Effectively utilize staff including delegating as appropriate
- Ability to manage healthy business processes
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 18 months of applicable business experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Communication from a four-year college or university with a 2.8+ GPA
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, CONCAT, IF, and SUMIF
- Ability to read and interpret process documents and procedure manuals
- Ability to operate internal online systems
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to work in a client-facing role
- Ability to mentor, develop, and work harmoniously as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail for client targeting recommendations and artwork and system proofing or approvals
- Intermediate-level math skills, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to delegate and effectively utilize staff
- Ability to manage healthy business processes
What We Do
When smart business, a unique culture, a drive for success, and a family atmosphere combine...you get pep! Want to be a part of something original? Check out our globally growing team and join us! pep. The marketing operations experts. We deliver on your strategy – seamlessly managing all the details so that you can stay focused on your Big Picture. We developed an industry-leading marketing management and procurement platform called pepconnect to integrate, facilitate and even anticipate every aspect of your marketing initiatives. At pep, we bring the most dedicated team of professionals in the business. To date, we have managed over $3.5 Billion in marketing spend across 35,000 campaigns for over 500 brands worldwide. Pep has received numerous industry and client awards based on our measurable focus on cost savings, on-time delivery and on-budget delivery. A few of these awards include: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 P&G Supplier of Excellence Award; 2011, 2012 Top Workplace, Enquirer Media; 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA; 2010, 2011 Silver ADDY; 2009 H.J. Heinz Supplier of the Year; and 2011 Cincinnati Regional Chamber Minority Business of the Year.
