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Account Executive – Strategic Marketing & Client Growth
At Weber Advertising & Marketing, we help independent grocery stores and retailers compete, grow, and thrive.
We're looking for a strategic marketer who can build relationships, lead client conversations, develop creative marketing solutions, and help clients grow their business. This is not an account maintenance role. We want someone who can think strategically, bring ideas proactively, and connect marketing to real business results.
What You'll Do
Lead Strategic Marketing Conversations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts
- Lead client meetings and guide marketing discussions
- Understand client business challenges and identify opportunities for growth
- Present recommendations with confidence and help clients make informed marketing decisions
- Act as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor
Develop Marketing Strategies That Drive Results
- Create strategic marketing recommendations that help clients increase traffic, sales, customer loyalty, and market share
- Connect marketing initiatives to measurable business goals
- Identify trends, opportunities, and competitive advantages
- Bring proactive ideas that help clients grow rather than simply responding to requests
- Think critically about customer behavior and what drives business performance
Grow Existing Accounts
- Build long-term client relationships through trust and results
- Identify opportunities to expand services and increase client success
- Help clients solve business problems through advertising, digital marketing, promotions, loyalty programs, and creative marketing initiatives
- Continuously look for ways to add value
Generate New Business
- Prospect and develop new client relationships
- Create outreach strategies that open doors and start meaningful conversations
- Build trust before selling
- Convert prospects into long-term partnerships
- Represent WAM at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
Manage and Deliver
- Oversee projects from concept through completion
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and deadlines are met
- Communicate proactively and solve problems quickly
- Take ownership of client success
What Success Looks Like
- Clients view you as a strategic marketing partner
- You consistently bring new ideas and opportunities to the table
- Accounts grow through proactive recommendations and strong relationships
- New business opportunities are regularly being developed
- Projects are completed accurately and on time
- Marketing recommendations lead to measurable business results
You Might Be a Great Fit If You
- Have experience in marketing, advertising, business development, account management, or related fields
- Enjoy solving business problems through marketing
- Can connect marketing strategy to business growth
- Are comfortable leading meetings and presenting ideas
- Build relationships naturally and earn trust quickly
- Have a proactive mindset and don't wait to be told what to do
- Enjoy both strategic thinking and execution
- Are energized by helping clients succeed
About WAM
We're a 25-person agency with deep roots in the grocery industry and a passion for helping independent businesses succeed. We move quickly, value initiative, and give people the freedom to make a real impact on both our clients and our agency.
If you've ever looked at a business and thought, "Here's how I would help them grow," we'd love to talk.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person