Senior Account Executive

About the role

This role supports the Global Studios team in producing creative content at scale and speed. The position manages client briefs and workflows across multiple campaigns and timezones. Success protects DEPT®® brand values while guiding projects to timely, on-budget delivery.

Sales roles connect a company's product with the customers who need it. Representatives research accounts, run demos, handle objections, and close deals. The work is quota driven and moves quickly. Strong sellers combine listening skills with product knowledge and steady follow through. Sales roles reward consistent activity and honest qualification of deals. Most companies use a defined sales process, and reps are trained on it before being left on their own.

Key facts

What you'll do

Draft, manage, and review client briefs to align internal understanding and project direction.

Multiple campaign timelines are coordinated with the Account Director to match team capacity.

Workflows across timezones are organized and managed to maintain concise communication and smooth process flow.

Workloads are prioritized for the team, and escalation is used when necessary to keep projects on track.

DEPT®® brand values are upheld while meeting client requirements and safeguarding reputation.

Client business, strategies, objectives, brands, audiences, and challenges are understood to advise effectively and guide communications solutions.

High standards are maintained on projects, and value is added wherever possible to support successful delivery.

DEPT®® products and services are maintained in current knowledge and actively promoted to clients.

Requirements

The posting states a pay range of $60000 to $70000.

The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Project management experience in creative or tech marketing environments.

Experience delivering a broad range of multi-channel marketing communications, including digital.

Strong organization to manage multiple projects simultaneously without dropping quality.

Strategic thinking to contribute new ideas and approaches to agency challenges.

Ability to work within short timeframes and manage schedules efficiently while meeting deadlines.

High motivation to learn, grow, and improve through ongoing development.

Personable, approachable demeanor that supports teamwork and collaboration.

Basic grasp of production and interactive processes to navigate workflows.

Excellent oral and written communication to convey information and decisions clearly.

Strong planning and organization to coordinate complex tasks and dependencies.

Capability to manage and develop client and supplier relationships professionally.

Fundamental understanding of financials to track and manage budgets effectively.

Practical notes

Work follows hybrid or remote policies defined by the company.

Typical interview steps

Sales hiring often includes a role play, a discovery call simulation, and a presentation. Candidates may be asked to pitch a product to a panel or handle a tough objection. Behavioral questions focus on past quota attainment and deal history. Energy and preparation matter. Interviewers often simulate the job in the interview itself, so be ready to run a short discovery call or demo. Practicing your own sales pitch out loud helps.

Career growth

Sales careers can move from SDR or associate to account executive, senior AE, manager, and director roles. Some sellers move into partnerships, account management, or revenue operations. Compensation typically mixes a base with commission tied to results. High performers in sales typically move into larger accounts, team leadership, or sales operations. Quota history and references carry the most weight in promotion.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.