What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive (Temp Position) position at IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions?
What does the Account team do?
Our account teams are dedicated professionals who demonstrate industry best in class client leadership across today’s top retailers and brands. Their primary focus is understanding the Clients business objectives and translating those to successful outcomes across a range of Retail Merchandising initiatives including managing the development and distribution of merchandising/point-of-sale materials, and field sales In leading and managing the Client’s business day-to-day, Account teams own the delivery on annual IMS P&Ls. Each level across the account team has a defined responsibility that contributes to achieving the annual budget goal
We Value What Makes You, You
IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.
Who are you?
You think critically and solve problems. You can handle a variety of tasks and work on multiple projects at once.
Additionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.
What’s the opportunity?
IMS is currently seeking an Account Executive, to work with a team to execute our key client projects and promotions. This role requires a strong attention to detail, ability to collaborate across teams in account, account operations, production, and client services. The person will have the ability to multitask in actioning key activities and aide in achieving key deliverables in support of client campaigns and initiatives. This executive will collaborate both internally and externally with key IMS counterparts as well as client and agency partners. This position will report into a Sales Manager. This is a fast paced, challenging work environment with room to grow.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Qualifications:
IMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase – in store, online, and behind the scenes – including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality. Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com.
IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients (www.omnicomgroup.com).
IMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please review our Data Privacy Policy for information on how we will store your application data.
Our account teams are dedicated professionals who demonstrate industry best in class client leadership across today’s top retailers and brands. Their primary focus is understanding the Clients business objectives and translating those to successful outcomes across a range of Retail Merchandising initiatives including managing the development and distribution of merchandising/point-of-sale materials, and field sales In leading and managing the Client’s business day-to-day, Account teams own the delivery on annual IMS P&Ls. Each level across the account team has a defined responsibility that contributes to achieving the annual budget goal
We Value What Makes You, You
IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.
Who are you?
You think critically and solve problems. You can handle a variety of tasks and work on multiple projects at once.
Additionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.
What’s the opportunity?
IMS is currently seeking an Account Executive, to work with a team to execute our key client projects and promotions. This role requires a strong attention to detail, ability to collaborate across teams in account, account operations, production, and client services. The person will have the ability to multitask in actioning key activities and aide in achieving key deliverables in support of client campaigns and initiatives. This executive will collaborate both internally and externally with key IMS counterparts as well as client and agency partners. This position will report into a Sales Manager. This is a fast paced, challenging work environment with room to grow.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Field day-to-day inquiries from Client, Agency partners, and IMS counterparts to support total team workflow and timelines
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, independently, and efficiently.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and prepare a point of view for path forward.
- Assist with and facilitate content for regular client status meetings.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues and taking proactive actions.
- Across Client, Agency, Integrated Teams and IMS internal teams, including but not limited to Account Team, Client Services, Production and Finance
- Understand expectations and goals, reworking unreasonable demands into positive achievable outputs. Build credible relationships and act as key liaison between Client, Agencies, and IMS.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a proven history of career progression or personal advancement
- Preferably 1-2 years of account experience in Agency, or Marketing & Merchandising Industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools, particularly PowerPoint, and able to learn and adapt to new software formats
- Proven communications skills and track record of successful client management and relationships
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both internally and externally
- Critical thinking, strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Ability to handle a variety of tasks effectively and efficiently
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and requests
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure
- Some travel may be required
IMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase – in store, online, and behind the scenes – including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality. Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com.
IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients (www.omnicomgroup.com).
IMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please review our Data Privacy Policy for information on how we will store your application data.