Account Executive

Tombras, a 400+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking an Account Executive.

Where you’ll be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for developing strong client relationships, providing leadership with assigned clients regarding project implementation
• Interface with internal agency departments and clients to advise status of on-going projects and ensure the smooth cooperation between resources, and the flow of the projects to track them on time, and on budget
• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions to develop tactics that will achieve client objectives
• Manage digital jobs related to web, mobile, online media, PPC, social media, etc.
• Perform general research about the client’s products or services as needed and continuously benchmark against competitors
• Responsible for opening jobs, tracking jobs through to completion, reviewing and monitoring/managing budgets for all client work
• Conduct status meetings with internal team and client
• Coordinate all activities with the agency team and provide ongoing direction and status
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by account group supervisor

What you bring:

• 1+ years of Account Executive/Project Management work in a traditional or interactive agency with experience working with and managing creative and production teams
• Thorough understanding of creative development and production process for both traditional and interactive media-based programs
• Experience estimating, tracking, and managing multi-phase project budgets
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills
• Experience in assisting with the development of client presentations 
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Google Docs and working in a Mac environment
• Equivalent experience or a degree in advertising, communications, or communications studies

Why you’ll want to work at Tombras:

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was named Ad Age's 2024 Independent Agency of the Year and an AdAge A-List Standout Agency in 2022 and 2023.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly office(Knoxville)

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers. 

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents

401(k) Participation + 3% employer match

Employer-paid Dental & Vision 

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. 

New, Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.