**Summary** **Senior Account Executive** At Advantage Unified Commerce, a division of Advantage Solutions, we are data driven Shopper Commerce agency leading the industry in bringing Unified Commerce to life for our clients. Our convergent approach actively marries connected commerce, media, e-commerce and trade to create more ways for consumers to come into a Brand and for the Brand to come into their lives. We are a united band of creators, entrepreneurs, strategists, data nerds, social gurus, culinary explorers, commerce specialists with a vision to transform Commerce activation and a mission to bring unity to a layered and siloed landscape. The Senior Account Executive functions as a leader of Agency shopper marketing program deliverables across multiple categories and retail channels. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to directly support the Client as an internal Client resource (remotely) while also cross-functionally collaborating with internal Agency resources during planning, creative design development, program execution and analysis of assigned retailer/brand-specific programs. **Additional skills and job responsibilities include:** + Detail-oriented, team player + Development and ownership of all internal and third-party vendor partners communications + Working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s categories + Understanding of retailer requirements, capabilities and offerings as well as 3 rd party vendor tools/vehicles + Ability to flawlessly manage program execution, timelines & budgets in accordance with Client’s internal processes and requirements as well as Agency best practices + Close collaboration with internal Agency team including Business Leadership, Strategy, Project Management, Media and Creative + Shopper marketing/digital experience preferred Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! **What we offer:** + Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) + 401(k) with company match + Training and Career Development + Generous Paid Time-Off **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the area of Marketing or Brand Management is required + 3-5 years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred + Able to multitask with frequent interruptions & competing deadlines + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make oral presentations + Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to handle a fast-paced work environment + Ability to build and own a complete understanding of managed brands/retailers Job Will Remain Open Until Filled **Responsibilities** The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities** **Job Duty** **Personal Accountability** Develop and own assigned relationships that build a trust-based partnership with client teams, agency partners and third-party vendors Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer/shopper marketing landscapes and the client’s own industry to develop new business opportunities and potential revenue streams within existing client Design and lead proposal and program development presentations with support and guidance from Director Supervise and/or directly manage program execution, budgets, tracking, and post promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes Contribute to recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports with support of Director. Other related duties as assigned **Cross-Functional Accountability** Partner with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer/ shopper insights that drive purchase behavior change When relevant, demonstrate thought leadership, channel expertise and strategic integration with client agency partners Communicate and interact effectively with internal teams for all departments and/or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals Identify cross-company Marketing Svs revenue-driving opportunities Successfully manage and develop Agency cross-functional team members Other related duties as assigned **Supervisory Responsibilities** Direct Reports - Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources Indirect Reports - May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports **Travel and/or Driving Requirements** - Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job **Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications** The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2-4 years of experience in the role of leader/manager in agency, brand management and/or media production preferred 5+ years of experience in consumer product, brand management, media or agency experience preferred **Skills, Knowledge and Abilities** Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills Ability to make oral presentations Good interpersonal skills Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers Strong prioritization skills Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people **Environmental & Physical Requirements** **Office / Sedentary Requirements** Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. **Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions** Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time). **Important Information** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. **Job Locations** _US-NY-New York | US-AR-Bentonville | US-IL-Chicago | US-MN-Minneapolis | US-IA-Cincinnati_ **Primary Posting Location : City** _New York_ **_Primary Posting Location : State/Province_** _NY_ **_Primary Posting Location : Postal Code_** _10001_ **_Primary Posting Location : Country_** _US_ **Requisition ID** _2024-434215_ **Position Type** _Full Time_ **Category** _Marketing (Corporate): Integrated Marketing, Experiential Marketing_ **Minimum** _USD $65,000.00/Yr._ **Maximum** _USD $75,000.00/Yr._