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Account Executive

Grey - New York, NY, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-14

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Salary: USD 45,000 - 100,000 / annual

Grey, part of WPP, is seeking an Account Executive to serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between the agency and clients. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role supporting integrated creative campaigns across television, digital, social, and out-of-home media for major brands including Procter & Gamble, Volvo, Haleon, Circle K, and Coca-Cola. You will report to an Account Supervisor or VP, Account Director and own the full client relationship lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: **Client & Brand Advisory:** Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day client communication. Develop deep relationships across Creative, Strategy, Project Management, and Production teams. Become a subject matter expert in the client's business, objectives, market trends, and vision. Respond promptly to all client and internal requests and continually seek ways to add value to the relationship. **Creative Collaboration:** Influence the development of high-quality creative work by sharing client and brand knowledge, demonstrating strong creative judgment and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with Planning, Project Management, and Creative to develop compelling agency briefs and concepts. Manage all internal checkpoints including legal clearance, talent management, business affairs, and trafficking. Populate and distribute weekly/monthly status reports to stakeholders. **Growth Leadership:** Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts. Contribute to new business pitches and RFP responses. Support account growth initiatives and help expand Grey's footprint with clients. Grey is recognized as a 2025 Fast Company World Changing Ideas winner, earned 26 Lions at Cannes 2026, and was named a Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek. The company values creativity, effectiveness, and collaboration. **Requirements:** - Proven account management or client-facing experience in advertising, marketing, or related agency environment - Strong communication and presentation skills - Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously - Strategic thinking with creative judgment - Collaborative mindset focused on team success - Adaptability and comfort with change - Subject matter expertise development capability - Experience managing internal workflows and project checkpoints

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