Starting Salary $100,000/annually
(Negotiable depending on experience & education)
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 311
PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE FRESH MEAT MARKETING EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE IN ANIMAL, MEAT OR FOOD SCIENCE, AGRIBUSINESS, AG COMMUNICATIONS, AGRIMARKETING, OR AG ECONOMICS.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for holistic business guidance within the specific client(s)/brand(s) and is expected to work with the team to direct the client’s/brand’s strategic course proactively. This position is responsible for the direct management of Account Management Team members working on the same client team. Coupled with this responsibility is of assigning/managing workloads within the team. This position is ultimately responsible for developing annual over-arching client plans of work with an associated budget to then dovetail with Midan service revenue development. This position is also responsible for asking, “What if…?” to bring new ideas to the client(s) and team members in order to grow client business and the Midan relationship. This position is encouraged to enhance management skills through professional development as deemed appropriate. You’ll also get to:
Understand customer and consumer needs as they relate to client’s brands
Work with key clients to understand their marketing needs and develop, execute and evaluate effective marketing programs that satisfy those needs
Manage marketing strategy and tactics
Act as lead point of contact for their team’s assigned clients/brands, and be a liaison for information and programming with internal teams
Oversee, support, and develop all Account Executives, Jr. Account Executives and/or Account Coordinators in the development and execution of client/brands marketing programs on team the position manages
Coordinate all activities with other Agency team members in order to ensure desired resources for client are available when needed
Manage budgets, billing worksheets, and client reporting.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a great benefits package to include:
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, a lucrative paid time off program, and paid holidays
WHY CHOOSE MIDAN
At Midan, we believe that an organization is only as good as its people. Our team combines specialists from all corners of the meat industry — passionate problem solvers, extraordinary creatives, and determined research analysts — all working together in a Great Place to Work-Certified culture.
We are passionate about our team and culture. Midan has been designated a Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. Our core values of Integrity, Family, Community, Passion, Creativity, Accountability, and Commitment are not just words on a piece of paper. We strive each day to “walk-the-talk” and to be a place you’ll want to be long-term. Joining Midan will give you an opportunity to:
M – Meet awesome people that you can form long-lasting relationships with and who care about you as a human being.
E – Engage with some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.
A – Achieve greatness and excel in your area of expertise.
T – Be a part of a great TEAM that believes that in union there is strength and that everyone has something to contribute to the success of our organization.
WHO ARE YOU?
You always strive to do a great job and can work independently as well as in a team environment. You care about quality at every level and have great attention to detail. You love to learn and grow and be recognized for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation or change. In fact, you welcome it. You also have:
Minimum of seven years of experience in meat marketing at an agency or corporate level and/or at least six months of demonstrated success in current position at Midan Marketing
Experience managing a portfolio of brands
Experience developing brand strategy and positioning
Experience with both B2B and B2C marketing efforts
Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and writing skills; detail-oriented
Ability to delegate while holding direct reports accountable
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
Must be willing to travel up to 40%
Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree a plus) in marketing, business, animal science, meat science, agri-business or production, food, CPG, or fresh meat marketing experience
Knowledge of livestock production and/or experience is required
Previous agency experience a plus but not required
Midan Marketing is the first agency of its kind — a strategic marketing, research and creative agency dedicated to ensuring a prosperous future for all stakeholders in the meat industry.
Our mission is to remind consumers why they love meat and ensure meat remains an important part of their meal choices. We are champions for the value of meat!
Like our principals, many of our team members grew up on family ranches and farms or have worked in the packer/processor, retail and foodservice sectors. Their personal perspectives provide unique insights into our partners and consumers that we share through the talents of our marketing, advertising, creative and consumer research teams.