Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Swift is a strategic creative agency that lives and breathes digital, leading brands forward with a groundbreaking combination of insights and ideas. We are hyper-focused on delivering campaigns that get results. Our client roster includes Gatorade, Google, PayPal, Umpqua Bank, and Wikipedia.
We aim to build an inclusive culture where differences are used to inform better creative, strategic and business decisions. We actively seek diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education and ways of thinking.
Who we are looking for:
Swift is adding an Account Executive to their Portland team to focus on one of our largest accounts in the tech product space. Our AE’s are extremely skilled at building and cultivating relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and with your clients. Passionate about the industry and keep current on emerging trends, you have a consistent eye on how it impacts your clients’ business. The Account Executive at Swift is responsible for client satisfaction and the integrity of the work our team delivers.
As an Account Executive, you work closely with the Account Management team to help manage the client relationship and seamlessly transition from strategic conversations to financial forecasting and budget tracking, while carefully handling the details and overseeing production.
What you’ll do:
- Act as a primary point of contact for both the client and content creators, providing regular updates on the status of the account/job
- Receive briefs from the client, process them through internal systems, and coordinate concepting and script writing between the internal teams and content creators
- Manage ongoing communication with the content creators including; assisting in the preparation of creator briefs, communicating timelines, and managing feedback and revisions with the client
- Prepare and maintain regular status reports with the client
- Present and support creative work, managing subsequent client feedback with the internal team and content creators
- Assist in the ongoing evaluation of creator performance and in the selection of new creators
- Build strong relationships with clients and content creators and act as a resourceful point of contact
- Provide support for the Account Supervisor; thinking proactively about the client and creator’s needs
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising specialization
- Approximately 1 year of professional experience
- Excellent communication, presentation, and creative skills
- Knowledge of the latest social trends and features (especially TikTok)
- Strong time management skills and ability to work well in a team
- Eager and willing to pitch in on anything
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients
Swift is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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