Account Executive (Experiential Marketing)

Account Executive Experiential Marketing

Inventa is a leader in the design creation and execution of innovative brand experiences from large-scale events and national experiential tours to grassroots local executions. Now in our 29th year we are at the forefront in the experiential marketing and event industry.

We are currently on the hunt for a passionate energetic and experienced Account Executive! This role is specific to our Experiential Marketing Team. Successful candidates will know their way around large-scale tours event activations guerrilla campaigns and can put together outstanding client reports!

Please note: This role is specific to our Vancouver office. We are currently working on a hybrid office model where all in-office team members are expected to work a minimum of 3 days in office.You will also be required to be at the activation site perform field visits and supplier site visits as required.

What you can expect from us:

• Fast paced work environment we multi-task

• A team approach we like to work together and have a ton of fun

• The opportunity to move your career forward in the events and experiential marketing industry

• A full-time permanent position with opportunities to grow and advance within the company

• Employee Health benefits cell phone subsidy sick and work from anywhere days will all kick in once the probationary period ends

• An internal employee recognition and incentive program we call it iFives!

• Quarterly team building events and office celebrations. Monthly Grilled Cheese Wednesday (GCW) is always a hit!

• A unique welcoming and fun office culture unlike anywhere else. We like having dogs in the office and make you earn snacks with an arcade claw machineand thats just a few examples. Check out our Instagram feed for more!

What we expect from you:

• To develop and manage client relationships you are a people person who says what they do and does what they say! Clients have confidence when their business is in your hands

• Strategic planning and execution you can break a program into pieces to effectively manage the project the unforeseen doesnt phase you! You know what a work back schedule is and you live by them

• Active problem solving and issue management. Yes we want you to think about the problem before it occurs

• Budget planning forecasting and management you have a strong hold on the details. You can pull off some serious MS excel wizardry!

• Manage account teams mentoring and coaching staff you have strong interpersonal skills and are an effective relationship builder

• Strong presentation skills with the drive to keep your audience engaged it could be a client presentation or staff training session where you really shine!

• Proficiency in managing multiple projects to tight timelines in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment

• Able to work with minimal direction at times; self-starter resourceful problem-solver

• Strong written and oral communication skills you can effectively present and communicate the plan

• A passion for the work experiential marketing is in your blood! You keep up with the latest industry trends so your XM game is always on-point

What were looking for:

• Post-secondary education related to marketing from an accredited university/college is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• 3-5 years experience in an agency environment preferably with an experiential marketing focus

• Strong program management skills: time management organization planning and problem-solving

• Experience with regional events national events experience is an asset

• Detail-oriented and an analytical thinker

• Strong team player ability to partner with various stakeholders and client groups

• Works independently to proactively get the job done

• Proven ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams

• Understands the big picture with respect to the event or campaign

• Holds a valid drivers license with access to a vehicle

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products

Salary Range: $55000 - 67000 CAD per year

Whats next

Please submit a brief cover letter and your resume as one document. Making sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date is probably a good idea too.

Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive our recruitment team will only contact selected applicants. Applicants who do not follow the proper steps in the application process will not be reviewed.

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