Account Executive

A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide.

 

Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human Impact—supercharged by the data and technology to move faster, go further, and deliver everywhere.

 

Leo brings together 15,000+ people across 90 countries, combining global scale with creative firepower to drive outsized impact for brands.

The Account Executive role owns the logistics and administration of the account.  

Agency Operations
Finances: Own the daily account work on the brand including budgets and bills. Familiarity with and adherence to agency financial and operating procedures and policies.  Maintains accurate, organized files.
Trouble shoot:  Solution oriented. Brings problems to the attention of management
Team Leadership: Positive influence on cross capability, internal team

 

Knowledge 
Solid understanding of the brand, category, and at least two media channels
Continuously learning technology
Adheres and is an advocate for agency process. Identifies issues and contributes to problem resolution 

 

Strategy
Competitive positioning: Understands client positioning and strategy thoroughly; has solid competitive knowledge
Informing: Keeps team informed of changes in client/competitive climate. Communicates clearly and frequently
Planning: Research on category, competitive data, and therapeutic areas. 

 

Tactics and Execution
Contributes thoughtfully to the brand tactical planning and creative process
Works with account team to execute plan tactics
Responsible for accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, contact report, timelines; Takes ownership of day-to-day tactics and executions within agency
Develops strong and positive working relationships with project management, creative, finance, other departments

 

Client Relationship
Communications: Attends client meetings and provides timely follow-up (e.g. contact reports).  

Synchronizes communications between account teams, vendors and clients
Presentations: Organizes/manages client presentations. Influence and diplomacy in written and verbal communications.  Effective but concise communications.
Relationship: Is able to communicate directly and frequently with client with some autonomy.  Builds rapport and credibility with client peer based on trust and expert counsel
Works with client to execute advertising and marketing plans

Requirements

• Exhibits Integrity and Trust
• Exhibits Self Development

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience in advertising or marketing agency environment
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare experience a plus 

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

 

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

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Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $73,944.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/20/2026.