Account Executive

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 multi-channel projects inclusive of email, digital banners and print collateral 

• Lead internal and client meetings efficiently and confidently 

• Lead intake and data 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 knows 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  

• Leads 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Lacek Group 

700 Nicollet Mall Ave, Suite 600 

Minneapolis MN  55402