Account Executive, Experiential at INNOCEAN USA in Huntington Beach HQ Office - Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Job description

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• INNOCEAN USA, a full-service ad agency located in sunny Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking an Account Executive, Experiential, to join our Genesis team!
• We are a hybrid workplace, x3 days week in-office. Candidates must be local to SoCal.
• As a core member of INNOCEAN’S Experiential Department, the Account Executive works with a cross departmental team to ensure the delivery of experiential and sponsorship marketing projects with high-quality service, so that all client needs are met on time, on scope and on budget.
• The Account Executive will assist the Group Director and overall Genesis experiential account team to support multiple experiential projects at various high-profile events for the Genesis Motor America client. This position will focus on execution and administrative support related to experiential activations and events.
• This individual should be skilled at administrative tasks and looking to grow their project management skills. They must have the ability to multi-task and work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• The principal responsibilities of the Account Executive will be to assist the Account Team with experiential marketing campaigns for agency’s client, specifically supporting sponsorship activations for multiple programs with an emphasis in sports marketing, Auto Shows, and lifestyle events. This is a support role with a variety of administrative and program-based responsibilities.
• Work closely with account team lead on each program to support the development and execution of all aspects of the assigned programs and initiatives
• Support ideation of creative event solutions to meet client objectives
• Serve as the liaison between various internal departments including account, production and creative
• Coordinate pre-production aspects including but not limited to: vendor research and oversight, premium and merchandise procurement and the drafting of event communications
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously while working as both part of a team as well as independently
• Daily account responsibilities include client communications, meeting planning, client recaps and call notes
• Monthly account responsibilities include event recapping, finance reporting, and schedule management.
• Willingness to take ownership of select small programs as well as act in a support role on larger initiatives
• Support program reconciliation process including vendor onboarding, invoice processing and budget tracking
• Additional ad hoc administrative tasks related to the finance and administration of our programs and events
• Provide on-site management for events including travel to events – estimated 20% of role will include event travel
• Continually stay aware of emerging trends, specifically the automotive, entertainment, and sports industries

Requirements

• 3+ years ad agency experience in event planning, onsite production, and account management
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (in particular, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Passion for and experience in live events across sports, lifestyle and consumer engagement
• Strong communication skills including verbal, written, listening
• A highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented and organized
• Automotive experience a plus

Skills

Required

• Detail oriented and organized

Preferred

• Automotive experience a plus

Benefits

• Low-cost health benefits to choose from
• 401k match
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Company paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life
• Generous PTO
• On-site Barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean
• $70,304.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year
• Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: client, experience, training and/or transferable skills.