Account Executive

**Job Title: Account Executive**

**Company Overview**:
Nourish Food Marketing is Canada's premier full-service agency dedicated exclusively to the food, beverage, and agriculture sectors. We combine passion and expertise to deliver cutting-edge marketing solutions for our clients. Join our dynamic team and immerse yourself in a role that fuels your passion for the industry and offers a positive and engaging work environment.

**Location**:
Hybrid (2 days a week in-office) work model based out of our King St. W and Niagara office in Toronto, featuring light-filled workspaces and an in-house test kitchen—get ready for impromptu cookie tastings

**Job type**:
Full-time, permanent (Hybrid)

**About the Role**:
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team

Reporting to the Account Director, the Account Executive will serve as the vital day-to-day liaison between our clients and internal teams. This role demands exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing client relationships and project workflows.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Client Management & Communications**
- Develop and execute creative briefs based on client needs and objectives
- Coordinate with internal departments to maintain project schedules and deliverables
- Prepare client-facing materials including presentations, reports, and campaign analyses
- Draft and distribute meeting notes within 24 hours of client interactions
- Track and manage projects, proactively flagging any changes to stakeholders.
- Maintain organized and accessible project files and competitive intelligence
- Support the management and execution of influencer partnerships and PR campaigns

**Project Execution**
- Assist in developing comprehensive project budgets and timing plans
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
- Quality check all deliverables for accuracy and brand consistency
- Prepare weekly work-in-progress reports
- Process project-related financial documents accurately and promptly
- Support event planning and logistics management

**Strategic Support**
- Contribute to new business pitch preparations
- Contribute to client strategies and new ideas
- Gather and analyze market research, trends, and competitive intelligence
- Support the development of campaign strategies and business plans
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, particularly in food marketing and influencer/PR

**Team Collaboration**
- Work closely with account and creative teams to ensure project success
- Participate in and document brainstorming sessions
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills by providing solutions-oriented recommendations
- Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders

**Required Experience & Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
- 2-3 years of experience, agency experience is an asset
- Demonstrated experience in PR and influencer management (contracts, negotiations, report writing, pitching, press release writing)
- Proven knowledge of social media, digital marketing, and content creation strategies.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Agency management and communication apps (ie. FunctionPoint, Slack)
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Experience in food & beverage industry is an asset
- Bilingual in French is also an asset

**What We're Looking For**
- A detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Excellent multitasking abilities and deadline management
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Passion for food and beverage marketing
- Experience managing influencer relationships and PR campaigns or a strong desire to learn
- Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day tactical execution

**What we offer**:

- We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- Flexible working with core hours
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision care, employee assistance program, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- 3 weeks vacation and 10 additional paid days off (Nourish Days);
- A diverse and inclusive workplace;
- A training budget to foster personal and professional growth;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Dog-friendly office
- Employee appreciation events.

**Application Process**:

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have at least 2-3 years of experience with Influencer management?
- Do you have at least 2-3 years of experience in Public Relations (writing press releases, pitching, reporting)?
- Do you have at least 2-3 years of experience as an Account Execut