Minneapolis, United States

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
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
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 and verbal skills
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

Competencies you’ll demonstrate:

Agency Citizenship
Adaptability
Building Client Relationships
Building Trust
Follow-up
Gaining Commitment
Stress Tolerance
Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

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

700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610

Minneapolis, MN 55402

The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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 teams with purpose. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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