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: Hoboken, NJ or 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 19 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a 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. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. 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 project manages all aspects of the client’s marketing promotions for the assigned brands.
Key Responsibilities and Attributes:
- Act as main point of contact (project owner) managing communication, timelines and deliverables amongst all vendor(s) and client stakeholders for all assigned projects.
- Manage high volume of projects in various stages simultaneously.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing business needs and reprioritize accordingly.
- Work within client and supplier systems to set up coupon offers and barcodes.
- Scan, review, validate coupon proofs/offers from creative agency prior to being released to print vendor.
- Lead establishment and development of new or improved processes/procedures.
- Remain current on trends and innovation within the consumer promotion industry; provide continuous, applicable thought leadership to client.
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:
- Bachelor’s in Business or Communication a 2.8+ GPA from four-year college or university
- Minimum 18 months of applicable business experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Ability to identify and provide creative solutions to challenges
- Able to deliver in a fast-paced environment and manage numerous projects consecutively while maintaining strong attention to detail
- Ability to do intermediate-level math (calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages)
- Strong written and oral communication skills; passionate about client services
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Communication from a four-year college or university with a GPA of 2.8 or higher
- At least 18 months of applicable business experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to identify and provide creative solutions to challenges
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Intermediate-level math skills, including calculating discounts, proportions, and percentages
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Client-service orientation
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.
