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
1-3 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
The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator who can seamlessly coordinate between clients, creative teams, and external partners while maintaining a strong focus on results and client satisfaction.
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:
If you have a flair for marketing and a desire to impact the food marketing industry, please send your resume and cover letter to: salima.jivraj@nourish.marketing.
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At Nourish Food Marketing, we celebrate diversity and are passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all. We warmly welcome applications from everyone, especially individuals from diverse groups such as Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, and persons with disabilities. We firmly believe in equality and do not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, or disability. Should you need any accommodations during our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at salima.jivraj@nourish.marketing.
