SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Legacy is the leading brand experience agency driving growth through authentic human connections. We bring people and brands together through strategic, creative, and impactful experiences.

In 20 years as a creative-led independent agency, we’ve brought big thinking to life with unparalleled insights, enduring client partnerships, and unmatched executional excellence. We believe in working hard, creating great experiences, and having fun.

Perennially listed in Event Marketer Magazine’s Top 100 It List and Promo Marketing Magazines Top Suppliers, we also have won multiple Ex Awards, Event Technology Awards and Pro Awards, among others.

Experience is Everything.

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Award-winning, Chicago-based, experiential marketing agency is seeking an experienced, solution-oriented Senior Account Executive (SAE) to support best-in-class marketing programs and corporate events.

Qualified candidates possess superior organizational and time management skills, and an accomplished background in client-service. As a Senior Account Executive specializing in Corporate Events, you will play a pivotal role in managing and expanding client relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring the successful execution of corporate events. Candidates should also have experience working cross-functionally within an agency setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in concept development, management and implementation of all aspects of programming
• Ensure all aspects of events, from logistics to technology, meet or exceed client expectations
• Build program decks - training manuals, presentation/concept decks, wrap reports
• Proactively approach and anticipate internal and external concerns and maintain level of flexibility to quickly respond to changing demands
• Daily contact with multiple clients, responding to and managing client requests and maintaining open and frequent communication
• Work closely with clients to understand their event goals and objectives
• Inspires/gains confidence of client team; develops tactical solutions; translates clients input and responds effectively and efficiently to client needs
• Move projects forward to meet objectives and deadlines; anticipate challenges; manage time effectively; adhere to deadlines
• Develop and manage status reports to ensure projects stay on course
• Work closely with and provide leadership and guidance to junior team members to ensure programs are being flawlessly executed
• Create, manage and track budgets; monitor and negotiate expenditures to stay within budget parameters
• Elevate concerns, challenges, opportunities and wins to supervisor substantiated with market-level, solution-oriented insights
• Source and manage multiple vendor/supplier relationships
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; share insights with the team and incorporate innovative ideas into event planning

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years professional, relevant agency experience
• Bachelors degree required (Communications or Marketing preferred)
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Strategic problem solver and decision maker
• Keen attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Must thrive in a team dynamic
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Must be available for up to 25% travel, with the ability to work nontraditional evening and weekend hours

SALARY & BENEFITS

• $68,000 - $75,000/year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K w/company match
• 18 PTO days/year
• Paid holiday schedule
• Hybrid Office Setting