Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Sid Lee is a multidisciplinary creative collective striving to make a difference and celebrate culture with bold ideas. Its 400 professionals work as one team from offices in Montreal, Toronto, New York, London, Los Angeles and Seattle. Their mission is to create what matters through brand building, brand expression and brand experience. Its creative community also includes Yard, Digital Kitchen, BIMM and Haigo.
Alongside progressive clients, Sid Lee draws on its rich collection of disciplines, from design to data and experiential communication and technology to advertising and architecture, empowering its clients to outperform their competitors, earn the trust of their customers and increase their influence on culture.
Sid Lee is a member of kyu, a collective of top-tier global creative companies established by Hakuhodo DY Holdings. Sid Lee also imagined C2 Montreal, one of the largest creative-business conferences in the world.
ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Account Executive who thrives in creative environments and enjoys variety, to work across multiple client accounts spanning retail, fashion, and financial services. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our Account Supervisors and Directors to support key initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Your eagerness to learn and collaborative mindset will be essential assets.
As an Account Executive, you'll be a vital part of our team, working alongside strategy and creative to understand client needs and help bring ideas to life. Your responsibilities extend beyond day-to-day coordination; you'll also contribute to client presentations, support business development efforts, and help maintain the strong relationships that drive our work forward. Most importantly, you're passionate about strong creative and driven to make sure every project delivers impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Account Director in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and the successful execution of client campaigns
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients, and collaborate effectively with internal teams (creative, production, strategy, and technology)
• Manage client expectations, proactively seeking to understand their business, goals, and industry to provide tailored solutions
• Oversee budgets and timelines for 360 campaigns, with a strong focus on digital, social, and innovative approaches
• Lead coordination between creative and production teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of work
• Ensure consistent quality control, including proofreading and providing feedback during the creative development process
• Identify and address potential challenges or roadblocks during projects, proposing innovative solutions as needed
• Write clear tactical briefs and contribute to the development of strategic briefs
• Translate client needs into actionable and digestible next steps, providing clear and timely communication across stakeholders
• Take ownership of administrative tasks such as conference notes, status reports, and invoicing to keep the account organized and on track
• Demonstrate sound judgment in all interactions, ensuring that client communication is clear and professionally delivered

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 1-2 years of agency or marketing experience
• Strong business acumen and understanding of agency dynamics
• Experience supporting integrated campaigns including digital, social, print, and video content;
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Culturally savvy with a passion for pop culture and trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office suite
• Bilingual (English/French) capabilities are a strong asset
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Sid Lee is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible and ethnic minorities to apply for our job opportunities. Additionally, accommodation measures can be made available for persons with disabilities upon request at any stage of the pre-selection and selection process.
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