Account Executive

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Manage client relationships and project coordination, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to drive agency and client success.

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About the Role:

Our Account Executives work with Account Management leaders to apply knowledge about client’s competitive landscape and understand data/business results and their impact. They should be a capable communication professional able to handle a broad variety of tasks with increasing independence and sound judgment. They are trusted to build relationships across all of Ogilvy’s vast resources and capabilities. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing to support the Agency and Client growth

  • Establishing relationships with clients 
  • Being the day-to-day project contact with clients, creative teams and other agency partners   
  • Working integrally with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing great work 
  • Basic understanding of staffing and scoping requirements  
  • Recognizing scope changes and elevating to Account Supervisors  
  • Working alongside planning and senior account management leaders to produce simple creative briefs  
  • Staying a step ahead of your team and client, anticipating their needs and driving next steps proactively. 
  • Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 
  • Executing media and advocacy relations activities and has working knowledge of media, influencers, advocates and their needs 
  • Basic analysis and presentation of client’s business results and competitive landscapes to clients and agency team members 
  • Understanding & respecting every department’s role within Ogilvy 
  • Contributes to the development and presentation of new business programs for potential and existing clients. 

 What You’ll Need   

  • 2 + years of industry experience managing “the making” or delivery of great work 
  • Experience working on production (shoot, animation, adapt and studio) across a variety of media channels.  
  • Experience working on a CPG brand will be an asset.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Developed skills in research and analysis 
  • Demonstrate strong commercial abilities and business and financial acumen 
  • Dependable and trusted team member  
  • Willingness to take on new challenges 
  • Natural & effective collaborator 
  • Good listener 
  • Resilience 
  • Accountability and organization excellence 

How We’ll Support You

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 - 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.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

Ogilvy is a global marketing communications network that specializes in designing brands, creating immersive brand experiences, and effectively communicating brand stories to enhance their market presence and impact.

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CAD $45,000 – CAD $95,000 per year
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