Account Executive (Multicultural Marketing)

Business Unit: Etcom 

Location: Sydney 

Employment Type: Permanent  

 

We are a team. We are accountable. We partner with our clients to authentically connect with Australia’s multicultural audiences. 

We learn together, we create together, we win together. 

And most importantly, we have fun together. 

About Etcom 

Etcom are an award-winning, full-service multicultural communications agency that has been leading the industry for over 45 years, working on some of Australia’s biggest Commercial and Government clients.  

We’re on the hunt for an Account Executive who has a passion for Multicultural marketing. 

Joining our fully Integrated team within the wider Ogilvy family, you will be increasing awareness of the importance of multicultural marketing with existing and new clients. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Handle day-to-day administration of multiple client accounts, including internal and client WIPs, workflow control, meetings, minutes, estimates and records/approvals. 
• Assist with the implementation of multicultural campaigns across media, events, PR and creative under the supervision of Etcom Account Directors or Managing Partners. This can include:
  • Work with multicultural communities and organisations as part of our community engagement activities
  • Take a hands-on role to assist with client activations at events and festivals  
  • Liaise with multicultural media partners, including dispatching media material 
• Work with stakeholders to get things done on time, on budget and at the right quality.
• Keep on top of the work in progress and internal timelines, recognising issues early and pre-empting them to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure client approvals and costings are obtained and all Finance requirements are adhered to ensure timely invoicing.
• Create post-campaign reports, compiling information from key stakeholders.
• Provide excellent customer service in all client interactions. 

What you’ll bring:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to relate well to a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds and build productive relationships.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to be open to new ideas from team members.
• Demonstrates initiative – a proactive thinker and doer who is inquisitive, hungry to learn and looks for ways to make a difference.
• The ability to approach problem-solving in innovative ways to gain the best solution.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to debate constructively with clients to defend successfully the agency’s recommendations or point of view.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to demonstrate confidence to negotiating costs with suppliers.
• Strong understanding of Australia’s diverse cultural landscape and multicultural audiences. 

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian/New Zealand working rights.  We cannot consider sponsorship for this position. 

At Etcom, we believe inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work. 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures. 

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.  

If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com