Account Executive

The Ogilvy Group
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
900 2nd Avenue South (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook. Who we are: The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better. Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients - and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day. What we need: We currently have a great opportunity for an Account Executive to join our team. You'll use your experience leading digital projects to hit the ground running and help grow Lacek's role with our client. This includes articulating and supporting the client's marketing strategy, branding activities, priorities, and plans. The Account Executive brings the best thinking that the agency can offer to their client contacts, defining and managing marketing projects to ensure that they are delivered to the client as scoped - on time and on budget. What you'll do: Independently manage sold program work on time and on budget Own and drive interactive projects inclusive of email, online banners and enrollment sites Lead internal and client meetings efficiently and confidently Lead intake and requirements on complex, multi-channel campaigns Create action items for others and actively monitor their progress Understand, clarify and communicate client requests and changes to the internal teams Collaborate with Data Analytics to develop and present insights on campaign performance and business trends Provide business updates by leading regularly scheduled status meetings with their direct supervisor What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in related field such as marketing Minimum 3+ years marketing experience, agency environment preferred Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior staff Is a curious and active listener who know which questions to ask, and of whom Understands the role that data and technology services play in our agency/industry Excellent written skills including the ability to create strategy set-ups and an agency point-of-view Lead and motivates across functional areas throughout all stages of a project lifecycle Knows how to frame an issue and offer solutions when a problem arises Must possess a high level of stress tolerance/flexibility, and maintain a high energy level You'll love working at The Lacek Group - smart people, great environment, engaging culture, comprehensive benefits and fantastic growth opportunities. Your confidential inquiry is encouraged. The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Lacek Group* 700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Pay Range $45,000-$90,000 USD At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teamswithpurpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Equal Opportunity Employer. Ogilvy considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Applicants from the United States can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" and Pay Transparency postersby clicking here. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.