Account Executive

This position has been filled - Job#: 453364774

Job Summary

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB //

GMR Marketing focuses on driving brand awareness, affinity & equity, and store traffic & sales for Lowe’s. The Account Executive will manage and support activations for the client’s motorsports program, as well as other properties & events.

WHO YOU ARE //

• You enjoy building relationships. Participate in all weekly planning calls with properties, vendors and client.
• You're organized. Keep up to date status reports, asset trackers, event checklists, and work plans.
• You're a team player. Work with account team members and internal GMR groups to produce positive program results.
• You're a partner. Work with properties and vendors to execute successful activations.
• You see the big picture. Understand how your day to day actions contribute to team and client success.
• You're adaptable. Roll with the punches in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• You're a natural leader. Take charge when needed and thrive under pressure.
• You're detailed oriented. Pride yourself in putting in the extra effort to ensure executional excellence.
• You're flexible.Travel to on-site events for program management and execution including weekends and potential holidays.

WHAT WE NEED //

• Familiarity with or experience in the sports and entertainment industry, with motorsports experience being a plus
• 4 year college degree
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience including managing sports & event activations, managing field & temp staff and property management
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills, written and oral
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, ability to independently perform day-to-day program management and ability to implement solutions quickly
• Ability to work independently and on a team, and succeed in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Experience preferred in demonstrating executional excellence, including live event programming
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in client management is a major plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Retail experience a plus