Account Executive

Business Overview 

We are Rapport, an Out of Home - OOH - media agency and we're known for the strength of our relationships. Rewarding Connections is at the heart of everything we do. It's all about collaborative and successful partnerships and a passion to deliver valuable results. As OOH becomes more engaging, interactive, and content-driven, we're here to guide advertisers and agencies through the evolving media landscape. Please visit Rapport’s website for more information. Rapport is a member of the constellation of companies within Mediabrands and is wholly owned by Interpublic (NYSE:IPG). https://rapportww.com/us/

Position Overview

The Account Executive will work alongside their manager to ensure effective client service and account management. This position allows the opportunity to work with one of the most innovative and fun brands in our industry. A successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the OOH workflow, as well as the overall sector and media buying/planning industry. Qualified candidates will be eager to learn, excited to join a creative team, and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement OOH campaigns from initial brief to the post campaign analysis
• Train and manage Junior AEs to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Consistently utilize key media measurement tools (i.e. Geopath) and Rapport proprietary tools to deliver effective campaigns and fulfill client needs
• Work alongside IPG lead agencies to deliver holistic media plans that meet client needs and requirements
• Help build client presentations and participate in client meetings along with Manager/AMD
• Retain and grow existing client budgets and develop new business from existing accounts
• Staying up to date with market updates and insights and preparing marketing materials as needed
• Delegate work as needed to meet deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills
• Rapport does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Supportive team player yet confident to work under own initiative
• Ideally 1-2 years’ media planning experience with an OOH or full-service media agency

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We See You 

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community. 

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.  

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.  

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.