Account Executive
The Account Executive at Confidential Client is an entry-level marketing role focused on building and executing client marketing presentations, managing site relationships, and providing performance feedback. The position emphasizes rapid internal growth into leadership within 12 months, requiring a competitive, team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role prioritizes local candidates and offers paid training, a base salary, and performance bonuses.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is building local marketing teams and is hiring an entry-level Account Executive with a clear path for growth (internal promotion to managing director opportunities within ~12 months for top performers). This role is client-facing, fast-paced, and focused on field and event-based marketing activities. Paid training, a base salary, and bonus eligibility are provided; benefits begin after 90 days.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and deliver marketing presentations and events on behalf of our clients
- Provide daily feedback to team leads and weekly KPI reports to account managers
- Build and maintain strong local site and partner relationships
- Conduct market research and prepare materials ahead of new events
- Lead monthly team presentations to track progress and surface insights
- Suggest and help implement new revenue opportunities
- Travel for occasional networking/events (roughly every 2–3 months)
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Fit)
- Entry-level to early-career experience — motivated, coachable candidates encouraged to apply
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field; MBA preferred but not required
- Strong communicator, comfortable engaging diverse audiences in-person
- Team player with a competitive, goal-oriented mindset; leadership potential
- Able to start or relocate locally within ~2–3 weeks and attend in-person interviews
- Willingness to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibility
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual pay: $84,029 (per-source estimate)
- Paid training and base salary from day one; bonus eligibility and benefits after 90 days
- Benefits package highlights (available after eligibility period):
- 401(k)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Profit sharing
- Parental leave
- Flexible scheduling and company events
- Employee savings programs and other perks
Why Join
- Fast promotion track for high performers — clear path from assistant-level to manager/director within ~12 months
- Hands-on experience with client-facing marketing and field events in a major market
- Supportive training and structured feedback to grow your career quickly
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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