Account Executive- Rogers

Integrated Demand Team

WPP Unite is WPP’s integrated agency team dedicated to supporting Unilever across media, retail marketing and connected commerce. Working in close partnership with Unilever, WPP Unite brings together specialist capabilities and talent to help drive more connected planning, activation and performance across the business.

Within the WPP Unite structure Barrows is looking to bring on a dynamic and results-oriented Account Executive to join our team, focusing on commerce for Unilever across brand categories (such as personal care, beauty & wellness, nutrition, home care and ice cream). This role is pivotal in driving integrated marketing strategies that leverage commerce insights to enhance brand presence and performance in the digital and physical retail landscapes.

The Account Executive is responsible for developing and maintaining a trusted relationship with the client and supporting a spirit of partnership.

• Manage creative projects and be the key liaison between clients and strategy and design teams. In these cases, you will be responsible for clearly defining the project scope, managing the timeline, and ensuring ongoing communication among all parties.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients and manage their project needs, from initial brief to implementation within the studio to final reveal.
• Proactively anticipate both internal needs and client needs to ensure accurate and timely delivery of projects.
• Passion for health and wellness brands and the environment in which they operate to contribute to briefs and deliver great work.
• Develop the skill to convert research information to shopper marketing ideas that are right for your brands.
• Champion outstanding collaboration between departments to get to better work Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions with a mind to innovation Responsible for the highest quality of creative briefs.
• Proactively problem solve with oversight from manager and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate well with internal agency teams and external agency partners to drive integrated programs.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, demonstrated through actions such as: effectively proofing own and others’ work to ensure accuracy.
• Actively and effectively manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously.

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing agency, retailer, or digital company 
• Shopper/retail experience for CPG or health and wellness brands preferred 
• Digital experience preferred
• Experience with brand and trade activations
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with hunger for growth 
• Excited about working in a startup environment
• All-hands-on-deck mentality
• Comfortable working with clients; strong interpersonal skills 
• Proactive and decisive; driven and logical thinker
• Lead by example and perform well under pressure
• Computer literate, administratively strong, attention to detail, accountable 
• Proven track record of building revenue in a retail marketing environment
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

The salary range for this role is $46,000 - $67,000

*exact compensation will be determined based on individual experience

Benefits include:

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!)
• 401K with a % match
• Various maternity/paternity leave options
• Fully funded disability and life insurance options
• Headspace subscription
• Wellness Stipend
• and more....