Account Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Account Executive is responsible for supporting the operations and transportation and logistics efforts of one of Turnkey’s clients, a large beer company. The recognizable national brand has 15 assets under Turnkey management and an ever expanding portfolio of more.

General

• Become an expert on and immersed in the brand, ultimately becoming an extension of the client team.
• Work directly with clients on a daily basis to understand needs, KPIs, and what you can do to help drive their business forward.

Planning

• Together with the rest of the Turnkey Account Team, plan for asset transports across the calendar year and across multiple client display assets, including hiring and managing a team of drivers and a fleet of vehicles/rental units.
• Work hand-in-hand with clients and understand planning elements that go into the activations, including access, load-ins and load outs, timing, etc.
• Work with partners such as fabricators, wrap vendors, or rental/leasing companies to help produce elements requested by client.
• Overcommunicate to clients in a way that they feel informed and educated on all plans and brand activity, including budget and KPIs.

Implementation

• Serve as the key contact for clients, distributors, and agency-clients
• Coordinate with venue and team personnel as necessary for things like access, space limitations, power requirements, etc.
• Oversee all details around staff and vehicles as it relates to on-site transports, set up, break down, cleanliness, etc.
• Manage labor process for installation and strike of all activations.
• Train and manage driver/tour staff on each trailer and vehicle type, including all internal Turnkey requirements and processes.
• Track results in real time and adjust as needed.
• Creatively solve problems as they arise.

Post-Event

• Become an expert in how the client tracks results, including KPIs and budget.
• Update clients daily on results, problems, solutions, unit maintenance, and any other important nuances.
• Ensure all elements are properly transported and stored in a way that they will be ready for the next activation.
• Track transport/event budgets by unit in real time, providing accurate data to both the client and the Turnkey account team.

Other

• Work on other projects as assigned from Turnkey senior account leadership.
• Work hand-in-hand with Turnkey Finance, Legal and HR business units on all pertinent matters.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends, as events often fall in that timeframe.

QUALIFICATIONS

Account Executive qualifications include:

• • 1-3 years experience in event/tour activation, sponsor servicing, sports marketing or related field. Agency or brand experience is preferred.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Proactive and able to focus on several different projects at once.
  • Experience with brand activations, including on-site implementation.
  • Knowledge of transportation and logistics related to events.
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, as required.
  • Ability to meet deadlines for time sensitive projects.
  • Comfortable with client communication on the phone, via videoconference or in person.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with clients.
  • Ability to work within a team setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Turnkey is an Equal Opportunity Employer