Senior Account Executive, Brand

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

Job Description:

Senior Account Executive, Brand

About the Role:

Zeno Group Canada is seeking a Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our Brand team. In this role, you will support day-to-day client contact, deliver strong programs and results, and build productive relationships with media, influencers, clients, and internal teams. The SAE is a fearless, media-savvy, resourceful and tenacious contributor.

This is a hybrid role working from our Toronto office or remote from Montreal.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, execution and reporting of strategic and creative earned programs.

• Research, write and edit materials - including thoughtful media pitches and creative influencer briefs.

• Project manage tactical programs, including developing and owning workback schedules, regularly keeping teams abreast of ongoing activity, deadlines and results.

• Regularly pitch media for campaigns and new product/service launches, demonstrating a desire to build strong relationships with journalists.

• Support creator programs from start to finish, including the research, selection, contract negotiation, brief, review and report.

• Use PR tools to create and maintain media and influencer lists and track and report on program goals (e.g. Meltwater, Cision, Muck Rack, Sprout).

• Actively participate in brainstorms and assist with new business proposals, including research, ideation and attending new business meetings as necessary.

• Communicate with your account team to keep them abreast of timelines and deadlines.

• Support, plan, and execute events for clients.

• Coach AAEs and interns, demonstrating the ability to supervise and delegate tasks as necessary.

About You:

• Bilingual, professionally proficient in English and French.

• Two to three years of consumer PR experience; agency experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Existing relationships with media and influencers and the desire to build new relationships with these groups, in addition to client and vendor contacts.

• Effective communicator and project manager who can juggle multiple programs.

• Show an understanding of the “big picture” of client programs, including general. business strategy, industry issues, products and services, and competitors in the market.

• Detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to “think on your feet”.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Pay Range: $60,000 to $70,000 CAD/yr.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. In accordance to Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA), salary posting ranges can not exceed a $50,000 CAD differential and are required for any role with a maximum salary below $200,000 CAD.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

About Our Benefits

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique Zeno Wellness program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy.