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Account Executive

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Client Services

Location: Toronto, Canada

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is looking for a collaborative Account Executive to support the team delivering impactful work for a consumer packaged goods (CPG) client. Reporting to the Business Director, you will assist in providing full agency capabilities and support our clients in meeting their business objectives.

What you’ll do:

  • Client | Partner with account management leads to understand business objectives, identify solutions and execute effective projects & campaigns to achieve client goals. You'll be the agency point person for assigned clients.
  • Organize | Manage assigned projects smoothly. Drive executional excellence, managing timelines, budgets and deliverables with peers and clients. Develop well-written project briefs and workback schedules. Document all client and agency meetings.
  • Team | Review team deliverables. Be an internal resource for product information, competitive environment, and brand guidelines.

Who you are:

  • Agile | A get-things-done attitude. You dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You anticipate requirements and manage expectations.
  • Collaborative | You build strong partnerships with clients and work effectively across different teams and personalities.
  • Focused | You place an importance on the details and have a desire for excellence.

What you’ll need:

  • 2 years of relevant work experience in a creative or digital agency.
  • Experience working with CPG clients required.
  • Experience managing small to medium sized projects across a variety of offline and online channels.
  • Integrated production experience including video content and digital campaigns.

What we offer: 

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Wunderman Thompson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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