Account Executive

ROLE: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA

LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID)

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.

Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Account Executives support the Accounts team by overseeing small to medium sized programs and/or working as part of a larger team on large-scale programs.

Successful Account Executives are skilled communicators, efficient project planners and flexible and creative problem solvers that can manage projects with excellence from start to finish. The ideal Account Executives are organized, passionate about client relations, and focused on superior project management.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Kraft Heinz Relations
  • Communicating with brand teams as required to understand their needs, deliver information back to your direct manager and team, and execute accordingly
  • Timeline and communication management, and booking internal meetings/reviews on your projects to brand teams
  • Maintaining updated knowledge of brand teams’ business and business objectives
  • Identifying and informing on industry trends
  • Acting as an extension of your brand team throughout planning, execution and wrap up – always keeping your brand team’s needs top of mind

• Team
  • Collaborating with your direct team to facilitate brand team needs and provide feedback/direction
  • Working closely with partners to ensure they have all the tools & information required to support your business
  • Working with your manager to develop and support you where/when required
  • Liaising with your manager on a regular basis, ensuring they are aware of your activities, informed on brand team updates and can support you as required
• Financial
  • Reconciling all sizes of program budgets; staying in close contact with the finance team as required
  • Staying on budget in all circumstances, and ability to recognize when a budget may not be sufficient and communicating this to your manager
  • Ability to review small to medium budgets with clients, working with your manager to provide detailed overview of budget breakdown and pricing rationale
• Project Management
  • Master all details within a project to ensure it is run smoothly
  • Working with all departments (creative, production, strategy) and our project management software to develop timelines, ensure projects are tracking against it successfully and any changes or updates are communicated to teams and brand partners as they occur
  • Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and work with team on agile problem solutions
  • Supporting teams and committees within The Kitchen to create positive culture and test/implement new policies, procedures, and processes

 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• 1-2 years’ experience in the advertising industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent active listening & time management skills
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others internally and externally
• Strong organizational skills
• Keen interest in consumer behaviours and industry trends
• Strong foundational technology skills – familiarity with O365, social & digital media
• Passion for advertising & social media

 

Why Join Us?

• Work with an award-winning team known for pushing boundaries and redefining the advertising landscape.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative environment that thrives on creativity and cultural relevance.
• Grow your skills and career in a team that values and nurtures fresh talent.
• Create work that earns attention, sparks conversations, and drives results.

Are you ready to help us shape the next big thing? If you’re passionate about creating remarkable work and thrive in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $57,000 - $65,000.

Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of The Kitchen's total compensation package. 

At The Kitchen we believe in taking care of our team members and providing a supportive, rewarding and fun work environment. Here’s a glimpse of some of the fantastic perks and benefits you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: 

Choose from three robust Cigna health plans, including options with low deductibles and HSA savings of up to $750 annually. Enjoy mental health coverage, dental, vision, and other wellness benefits  

• Employee Assistance Plan 

• Financial Perks: 

Annual HSA, FSA and DFSA, candidate referral bonus  

• Flexibility & Paid Time Off: 

Paid Time Off + Personal Days + Float days  

• Hybrid work policy: 

(2 days in office in Chicago) and options to work from anywhere. 

• Parental Support: 

24 weeks of job protected leave, including 8 weeks at 100% pay.  Extra cash for baby essentials, and a gradual return to work program 

• Fun Experiences: 

Company Immersion Day, Golden Apron Award, opportunity to work with the worlds leading brands 

 

The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability