Motive is a dynamic agency and creative collective operating at the speed of culture. We're a collective of deep thinkers, creative makers, cultural connoisseurs, and executional aces. We create meaningful engagements between brands and their audiences, cultivating relationships that drive tangible results for our clients. And we do it with sharp strategy and powerful creative executed across all the media and touch-points key to our targets' lives.

As pioneers in the area of content, digital engagement, and innovative experiential programs, and award winners for work in TV, event, digital and social, Motive has created a culture where every individual is given an opportunity to stretch and flex their creative and executional muscles daily. We are a team of hard-working, fast-moving, energetic, passionate, driven, straight-talking creative thinkers. We like being challenged and we love the collaboration necessary to overcome the challenges and succeed.

If this sounds like a place you would thrive, let's see if we can make something happen.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

As an Account Executive at Motive you'll have the opportunity to support the integrated day-to-day efforts with key client relationships and accounts. You'll write briefs, manage projects / timelines and collaborate with creative and other teams, while managing a variety of projects. You'll lead the charge on a variety of initiatives including traditional, digital, promotional, media, experiential.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day efforts with key clients, and the day-to-day internal project management flow for high-profile projects for major national brands.
• Strategically advise clients and develop ideas and solutions that achieve business, marketing and engagement objectives.
• Translate client assignments into meaningful briefs for the creative teams and effectively balance dual expectations of clients and the agency.
• Work with art directors, copywriters, experiential, digital and social leads, as well as and other client services teams to ideate and develop concepts for projects and accounts.
• Multi-task and get the work done—on time, within project budgets and exceeding expectations.
• Participate in big idea thinking sessions for the agency.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and be conversant in, each client's business, industry and competitive landscape.
• Manage and foster client relationships and communications in an amicable, professional manner.
• Effectively present strategic and creative platforms to internal and external audiences.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience managing integrated work (read: that's a combination of traditional, digital, social media, retail, content, experiential and promotional projects) and accounts in a fast-paced advertising agency.
• Previous experience working on CPG accounts. Beverage experience is a plus.
• Experience working with several client/client teams simultaneously.
• Experience creating and managing budgets.
• A thorough understanding of the agency process and agency/client relationship model.
• A strong attention to detail and organizational prowess.
• A strong 'self-starter' mentality and sense of responsibility.
• A passion for culture, creativity, sports, gaming, art, music and more.
• A positive, upbeat attitude!

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID, meaning you will be able to work from home and also have access to a working space to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time we are currently only interviewing candidates based in the greater Toronto area.

Motive is an equal opportunity employer! We believe that a diverse team makes us stronger and smarter.

Motive recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We offer an inspiring working environment and great benefits, including health, dental, vision, RRSP, unlimited flex time off, and more. The starting salary for this position is between $55,000 and $70,000 CAD annually, based on experience and the Toronto market. Actual pay may vary.

Motive has a clear vision: to be a creative leader where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We know our company succeeds only through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.