Account Executive, Business Leadership

Posted:
10/8/2024, 8:32:06 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE 
Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry’s most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it’s all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience — ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production. 

We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.


WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM

At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!
Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.


At Momentum, we make 
our differences matter!
Who we are matters.  We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life.  We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right.  We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.


At Momentum, we make our actions matter!
Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start.  It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.


At Momentum, we make our people matter!
We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people’s lives matter.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Momentum is looking for a driven, team player to join us as our newest Account Executive. This is an amazing opportunity for a detail-oriented candidate interested in the business side of our industry.
This role joins our account management team, Business Leadership, and will work on some of our largest and emerging brands. An ideal candidate is someone with prior agency experience working on accounts, or experience on the client side.
You will be exposed to Momentum’s strategic, creative and production process by shepherding project-related details to internal teams and client teams and directly supporting Sr. Account Executive.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)
  • Serving as an integral member of account team within the agency for client(s) with responsibility for developing and managing client business
  • Providing category expertise and leadership in guiding internal teams across the agency to meet client goals ensuring that brand strategy and objectives are being met
  • Developing rapport with clients, partner agencies and sponsorship partners, troubleshooting conflicts as they arise
  • Leading the development and activation of strategic solutions (sponsorship activation, event marketing, sales promotions, and appropriate media support) which build brand equity and deliver results for the client
  • Planning and executing assignments that are on strategy, on time and on budget
  • Delivering polished client presentations
  • Actively representing Momentum as a part of an Integrated Agency Team and leading the IAT when needed
  • Overseeing the financial aspects of the programs/account(s)
  • Manage and mentor direct report(s); fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk taking, open lines of communication, on-going performance feedback, professional development and adherence to agency policy.
  • Supporting Momentum’s values
  • All other duties as assigned

HERE’S
 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant professional experience preferred (experience in lieu of a degree will be considered)
  • Passionate about advertising and marketing
  • Prior agency experience a plus
  • Proven experience working in a collaborative, creative environment
  • Bilingual in French is a plus
  • Have a pulse on the latest industry and cultural trends to bring strategic and innovative insights to the work
  • Experience working in sports marketing or sponsorship an asset
  • Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced work environment, using strong judgment to troubleshoot issues
  • Comfortable with flexible work hours, travel, and working onsite
  • Proactive, seeking out opportunities to support the team
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage workload with minimal oversight or revisions to work
  • A self-starter that’s able to work independently and as part of team
  • Knowledge of financials: billing reports, invoicing, financial maintenance on projects/clients and ability to generate estimates
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting
  • Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs


MOMENTUM BENEFITS

  • Time Well Taken (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
  • Hybrid Work model – ability to work from home or in office
  • Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • 401(K) with company match
  • EAP – Employee Assistance Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work from Home stipend
  • Referral bonuses
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Saving Accounts


At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

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