We’re looking for an account executive to lead and deliver the exceptional work that clients expect from our agency. Account executives should have at least 5 years of experience leading clients and developing comprehensive marketing strategies, and should be able to show a proven track record of running business within an agency or agency-like environment.

Note: This is a full-time, on-site role located in our corporate office in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

• Lead and support account work for a variety of clients and foster relationships with those clients.

• Produce significant client initiatives, including multi-year client strategies, campaign planning and budgeting while working collaboratively with other agency departments like media, research, creative, video, direct response, and accounting.Work with our account, creative, and production teams for internal project support.

• Juggle several tasks (sometimes overlapping) while ensuring quality and exceeding expectations.

• Represent the agency with remarkable results and professional demeanor.

• Identify when a process or project has started to go awry and know how to get it back on track.

You’re all about leading and the details – the little things that usually go unnoticed – no matter how many conversations and versions and updates are up in the air. You can dive into the business side of an ask just as comfortably as you can advocate for great creative. And, of course, your projects are always on strategy, on budget and on time.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills, and proactive problem-solver who’s eager to learn about the business of our clients.
• You have comprehensive knowledge on core competencies like media placement, the role of research, interactive design, and direct consumer response approaches.
• You don’t just take orders from the client. You know when an idea can be better, and you know how to push for it. Even in the middle of chaos, you’re able to multitask to make sure creative is sharp and clients are happy.

Flynn Wright opened in 1984. Today, we operate with two locations in Des Moines, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. At the heart of everything we do are passionate individuals who bring creative ideas that help our clients stay one step ahead.

Join an awesome team in the heart of downtown – steps away from art, culture, and of course, delicious coffee and food!

• Enjoy comprehensive Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans.
• Score big with a 401k offering a company match.
• Fuel up with free coffee, soft drinks, and snacks galore at our office.
• No need to stress about parking – it’s on the house.
• Embrace ample Personal Time Off (PTO) & celebrate Paid Holidays.
• Cash-in on our sweet Employee Referral Program.
• Unlock the potential for a Year-End Bonus (fingers crossed for company success).
• Let loose at staff gatherings and parties, from festive holiday bashes to fun golf outings and more!