Account Executive

Job summary

The Account Executive will lead assigned projects, manage communication timelines across various agency teams, and handle a high volume of assets. They are also responsible for financial management, budget tracking, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Job details

The Role We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team here in Toronto. You are someone who is ready for a challenge, who is intrigued and excited by an opportunity to work on a large well-known automotive brand. We are in need of someone who can be a true partner to our client and cross-functional agency team, and to support the larger team to help drive the work forward. The Team The McCann Canada account services team is a collective of brave, nimble and smart individuals capable of rising to any occasion. Our goal is to create work that allows brands to play a meaningful role in consumers lives, and adapting with the ever changing automotive industry. What you will do… Set priorities, organize workstreams, and assume a leadership role for assigned projects Serve as an expert of the business in order to support the Account Supervisor and help the day-to-day business run smoothly Own the communication process/ timelines with brand, social, production and studio team Manage a high volume of assets in a fast-paced environment, be able to pivot quickly to manage changes under tight deadlines Financial management and keeping your finger on budgets and fiscal status. Develop strong relationships with clients as well as agency disciplines within the Strategy and Production teams Who you will be… 1 year of agency experience Critical thinking – ability to onboard and comprehend information in context and appropriately apply it to move things forward Crisp thinker and communicator – verbally, visually and in writing Proactive, curious, self-motivated The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. McCann Canada uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the screening and selection of prospective candidates. Our team will then review top applicants, ensuring that human judgement guides our hiring decision. This posting represents an active vacancy that we are currently hiring for. The Company McCann Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs. Notice: Online Hiring Scams Please be aware that individuals not associated with McCann Canada have fraudulently used our name and branding to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews, and/or to make fake job offers. McCann Canada will never contact you from a personal email account (@gmail.com, @hotmail.com, etc.) nor ask for money in exchange for recruitment services such as background screenings, equipment costs, etc. No financial information will be requested for recruitment purposes (bank account, credit card details, etc.). Interviewers will not ask for confidential or personal information (driver’s license or passport, a social security number, credit card, or banking information). Interviews are conducted in person or via web conferencing, not through text or messaging apps (Whatsapp, Messenger, SMS, etc.). If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest you take appropriate action and contact local law enforcement in your area.

What you’ll do

The Account Executive will lead assigned projects, manage communication timelines across various agency teams, and handle a high volume of assets. They are also responsible for financial management, budget tracking, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of agency experience and demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills. Proactivity, curiosity, and self-motivation are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Management
• Budgeting
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Organization
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting