Account Executive
Company: Drive Social Media Llc
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are...Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing
advertising technology companies in the country. Born out of
necessity to provide the best return on investment for our
partners, Drive Social Media has developed a cloud-based
advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results
and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to
stimulate revenue growthWe are looking for a self-motivated,
outgoing Account Executive (AE) to manage digital ad accounts for
up to 50 partners. As the key contact, strategy driver, and
business consultant, tenacity is essential to both yield a return
on investment, and to preserve the customer
experience.Self-awareness, active listening skills, critical
thinking, a positive mental attitude, and a customer-oriented
approach are vital for success in this role. The AE is expected to
lead and control client meetings, to present with confidence and
command, and to tactfully overcome client objections, all while
building and maintaining a strong level of trust and respect with
their partners.The Account Executive is responsible for managing
their own team of specialists who research, create, administer, and
monitor bespoke digital strategies that drive a return on
investment for our partners. As a contributor, an educator, and a
marketing guide, using up-to-date best practices, and cutting-edge
digital marketing strategies, the Account Executive is a true
leader who extracts only the highest levels of service and
expertise from their team.ResponsibilitiesIntegrate, implement and
maintain bespoke paid digital strategies for up to 50 small
business clients, focusing on a tangible, scalable return on
investment.Build and maintain strong relationships with up to 50
small business clients, understanding and even anticipating their
business and interpersonal needs.Negotiate client advertising
budgets and deliverable deadlines, justifying costs and
schedules.Overcome client objections when a request is based on
feelings and not data in order to stay on track to achieve our ROI
goals.Defend the Drive Social Media strategy and process without
damaging the client relationship.Command your team, inspiring them
to design thought-provoking, value-packed creative campaigns that
drive revenue, keeping client standards, and the Drive Social Media
process top-of-mind. A successful Account Executive will build a
happy, productive, efficient, creative and motivated team who sees
client success as their own.RequirementsThe ideal candidate will
have:3+ years of client-facing or consulting experience.3+ years of
experience managing, inspiring, and developing a team.3+ years of
experience working with a variety of paid media channels,
including; paid social, YouTube, display and paid search at a
leading marketing agency.Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a
genuine interest in and curiosity for human behavior and forging
relationships.Demonstrable experience with digital campaign
planning and a solid understanding of marketing and advertising
methods and techniques that yield a return on investment.The
ability to think adeptly around both creative and analytics and an
understanding of how they work together to drive a return on
investment.A strong grasp of performance media best
practices.Hands-on experience with digital ad platforms, including;
Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads. (Bonus points for experience
with others such as Snap, TikTok, Twitter, and so on.)Aptitude for
working with and gaining insights from data.Strong organizational
skills and the ability to work within a process management system
while also proactively identifying areas for workflow
improvement.Knowledge of Google Suite; working knowledge of
SalesForce software is a strong advantage (but lack of is not a
deal breaker).A desire to work with some of the brightest minds in
the industry.The ideal candidate is:A people person with a genuine
desire to move the financial needle for small to medium-sized
businesses.Undeniably self-aware, and able to remain objective and
positive through workday trials and tribulations.Skeptical but not
a contrarian. Thought-provoking questions that encourage respectful
discourse are how we continually grow, and uncover the whole
story.A true leader who is not afraid to call out team
inefficiencies to benefit the greater good.Not a box checker. The
Account Executives goal should be to drive their clients a return
on investment, not to scratch a task off a list.Curious and
tenacious.Skills & Experience:Real-world experience as an Account
Executive or in a similar role.Exceptional communication skills;
verbal, non-verbal, and written.Exceptional presentation skills,
with the ability to guide the meeting, and all parties involved, to
a desired outcome.Proven experience as an Account Executive, or
related position.Strong knowledge of Google Suite and working
knowledge of Salesforce and TaskRay.Why Drive Social MediaOver the
past 10 years, weve been keeping up with the massive shifts in
consumer attention to online platforms like Facebook, Instagram,
Amazon, and Google and we pride ourselves on comprehending and
delivering the industrys best practices and solutions to our
partners.Come join our 200+ employees at AdWeeks Fastest Growing
Agency, Inc. 5,000s six-time award winner, and weve also been
featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdWeek, NBC, Smart
Insights, Glassdoor, NHL.com, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur Magazine,
Startup Grind, Business.com & Medium Business Journal.To find out
more about us, check out our Culture Insight
Video:https://careers.drivesocialnow.com/BenefitsEligible for full
health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of
employmentDrive Social Media pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD,
and Life Insurance401k with up to a four percent match after your
first full year at Drive Social MediaAgile and fast paced
environmentOur office is located at 906 Olive st, Suite 700, St
Louis, MO, 63101, with easy access to public transportation and
nearby paid parking options. We're happy to help you find the best
fit for your commuteBrand new officesSaint Louiss office is
outfitted with a hidden speakeasy (lets see if you can find
it)Miami has a gorgeous view in the heart of BrickellAtlanta office
was recently built in January of 2021 in MidtownNashvilles spacious
office is 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly HallTampa's office
overlooks the Gulf from the heart of the Westshore Business
DistrictDrive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of
race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law
in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.#LI-Onsiteby
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