McDonald's Account Executive, Richmond

McDonald’s Account Executive, Richmond

One of the most amazing opportunities a marketing and advertising professional could have may very well come from a firm you’ve never heard of. Moroch is a well-kept secret, and over the years we’ve quietly grown from handling U.S. regional retail clients to national brands.

If you have a good amount of presence, the ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time, you’re great at building relationships, have good presentation skills…and understand that the changing consumer and digital environment creates more needle moving opportunities than ever before…we need to talk.

Let’s start the conversation if…

· You get a rush when you’ve solved a client’s problem(s) and provided solution(s).

· You’re an entrepreneurial leader who’s not above taking direction. You are independent but you love and contribute to a team atmosphere.

· You’re gutsy, willing to take calculated risks for the overall performance of the business goals that will help drive sales and customers into the restaurants.

· You’re still a level headed business professional; good with marketing strategy, the numbers and analysis that lead you to your solutions.

· You’re tenacious, yet personable; able to deal with many different types of client personalities, varying in all experience levels.

· You’re resourceful with solutions: Sometimes the dots have to be connected by thinking outside the box and putting a little elbow grease into turning problems into solutions.

· You’re comfortable presenting in front of 2 or 200 people.

· You’re a true team player who’s flexible and responsible, self motivated, can manage your time efficiently and show enthusiasm for Moroch, your clients, your client’s business, your community and your profession.

· You’re energetic; you’ve got staying power, amazing follow-through, and a drive to do what’s right and to do it well.

Let’s continue the conversation if you….

· Have 3-5 years agency experience, be it in marketing, media, advertising or public relations and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. (preferred)

· Have a balance between the ability to think strategically/see the big picture and implement details on a granular level (meaning, you’re not above doing the day-to-day administrative tasks that are required).

· Are a pro-active go-getter who can manage multiple projects while giving great customer service to your McDonald’s client(s).

· Are a fast learner, not afraid of rolling up your sleeves, digging in, growing and taking on more.

The Nitty Gritty R&R’s:

· Works with account team to facilitate client services on assigned co-ops.

· Ensures flawless execution of all client communications and execution of promotions.

· Strengthens client relationships.

· Works with Account Supervisor on strategic planning and executing assigned co-op promotions.

· Ensures flawless execution of all client communications and execution of promotions.

· Strengthens client relationships.

· Manage the execution of assigned topspins and value added programs related to assigned promotions.

· Ensures accurate and timely distribution of…

o Monthly Store Calendars and Marketing Updates

o Flash Reports

o Monthly Competitive Update

o Expert on the execution of assigned Co-op promotions 60 days out.

o Traffic - Ensure timely and accurate execution for assigned promotions with approval from supervisors.

· Meetings - attend as needed (Board/Co-op/Committee).

o Help with preparation, assembly and delivery of all meeting packets.

o Present at appropriate meetings.

· Creative – assist Account Supervisor in managing all broadcast and print jobs.

· Competitive intelligence expert.

· Responsible for consistent and frequent client communication and interaction with assigned Owner/Operators.

· Control all agency G&A expenses as allowable.

· Maintain current and organized computer files and hard copies of all communications

· Assist with other agency projects, as requested.

· Process all broadcast traffic instructions under guidance of Account Supervisor.

· Responsible for maintaining current and organized client mailing lists.

· Maintain current and organized binders with End of Month Sales Reports, Schedule 15s, Food & Paper Report, Meeting Minutes.

· PR Coordinator for Tidewater Co-op

o Press releases

o Event coordination

o Clipping services

o Valuation of media exposure

· Main contact on information flow regarding EOM Reports, Monthly Store Calendar Schedules, Meeting Dates and changes, Mailing lists and changes.

· Assist with execution of all topspin programs for Tidewater Co-op.

· Develop/strengthen leadership relationship with Regional Office and Co-op owner/operators.

· You’re the Subject Matter Expert, which means you are the team's go-to person when they have questions on the agency's operating platform. You become certified by taking a series of training classes then applying what you've learned. As part of this elite group in the agency, you are also responsible for making sure your team is up to speed on all issues covered in the monthly SME newsletter. Our agency management team is counting on you to make sure our system runs smoothly.

Your Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Working knowledge of the market dynamics of the Richmond, Charlottesville and Tidewater markets.

· Development of a full marketing plan, including analysis of business performance metrics, media, events and brand activation.

· Able to provide thought leadership day-to-day on the local McDonald’s business.

· Stay abreast of the events and business within the marketplace, including all direct competitors.

· Willingness and enthusiasm to learn all about the client’s business, because, at its best, marketing at Moroch doesn’t operate in a silo.

Moroch’s unique approach to integrated marketing is to get in and learn our client’s business from the inside out, as if it were our own. This results in really moving the needle, building brand trust for our client and eventually, the consumer’s loyalty.

The stuff you want to know if you work for us…

Your working environment: Fun, casual, yet stylish. Take a tour of our Dallas office at www.moroch.com to get a little of the design style in our field offices, as well as to check out our other clients, work, and executive personnel. The Richmond office is located near the Stony Point Fashion Park – convenient to some of the best shopping and dining the city has to offer. Your team is hard working and focused upon doing great work for the client – but we never forget to have fun in the process. Our mantra: Nothing Gets in the Way of Great Work.

Your Team: A lively group of advertising, creative, research and promotions folks who are vitally important partners with you because a cross-function team approach is the best approach to moving the needle for our clients. In the Richmond office specifically, you’ll work with and directly report to an Account Supervisor. In addition, you’ll work with an Account Coordinator, Sr. AE, Account Director, Media Planning Director and others. You’ll be working closely with a group of business savvy marketing professionals whose main priority is meeting the client’s needs...and having fun while doing it.

Your Supervisor: You report to the Account Supervisor who is 100% supportive. If you get results, have great follow-through and prove yourself to be capable, you will earn their total confidence. They will proudly back up your decisions. They will look for opportunities for you to excel and grow in your career at Moroch.

Cultural Immersion: You have a support team solely dedicated to McDonald’s and a dedicated thought-partner and network of talented ad/marketing professionals across the Moroch system. There’s an infrastructure in place so you don’t have to recreate the wheel and can service the client in a more time and cost-effective manner. You’re working with integrated advertising & promotions counterparts and it’s a full team approach: developing the client’s the plan/strategy and executing it at the local market level. Our mantra: Nothing Gets in the Way of Great Work.

Travel: 10-15% Mostly day trips to the Tidewater and Charlottesville area; occasional overnight travel is required for training purposes. Travel is required for Co-op meetings as well as other in-market promotions/events, and some travel throughout the state may be required from time to time.

Education/Training & Professional Development: You give some, you get some. We’ll give you the tools, best practices, industry resources and a model to help you effectively service the McDonald’s clients. You’ll also learn from some of the best and brightest folks in the restaurant business. In turn, you have opportunities to share your knowledge with others, exert your entrepreneurial spirit and be a part of Moroch. You’ll also gain some 360 marketing experience eventually, integrating all media types including digital.

Life/Work Balance: No two days are ever the same working with one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Ever. Because advertising and clients’ needs do not run on a 9 to 5 schedule, you won’t always, either. The Planning Season is busier times. Still, you’ll share a cool, fun working environment in a great centralized neighborhood location with co-workers who work to live, not live to work.

Internal Networking: McDonald’s field support system and structure allows daily interaction with your fellow Moroch professionals serving on the McDonald’s account in our offices across the U.S. There are also a yearly planning meeting in Dallas, monthly calls with the Moroch Team, where those in the Moroch network talk about best practices and recommendations on how to execute national, regional and local plans. There’s an agenda but best practices sharing and feedback is encouraged throughout.

Our Values: Moroch is like a 300+ family who calls themselves "Morochians." In fact, the man with his name on the door gets a rush out of seeing our employees blossom and grow. We do pro-bono work for non-profit organizations in our communities and we have other clients who are socially responsible with a great story to tell. We’ve not quite “gone green” yet, but give us time.

Benefits: Employees enjoy complimentary snacks and Coke products. As if that’s not enough, we provide a full range of benefits including health insurance options - offering medical, RX, vision and dental coverage as well as a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match. We offer two weeks of vacation right away, and three weeks of vacation after three (not five) years. Other benefits include Group Life Insurance; Short & Long Term Disability plus Optional Life Insurance available for both the employee & their family members. We offer a Flexible Spending Plan with Healthcare and Dependent Care options; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Web site; and other added benefits, including employee recognition, our fun work environment, plus the office is located near the Stony Point Fashion Park – convenient to some of the best shopping and dining the city has to offer.

Moroch is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Please note: Relocation costs not covered by employer.

Job Requirements:


Education &/or Experience: Bachelors Degree. A degree in communications, marketing/public relations or business is preferred. 3-5 years (minimum) professional advertising/marketing experience preferred Excellent speaking/verbal communications and presentation skills Intermediate level experience with MS Office All other proprietary software will be trained

Disclaimers:

You are REQUIRED to apply ONLINE. We apologize, but cannot accept e-mailed, regular mailed resumes or phone calls. This is because the hiring manager for this position must manage all applicants in our online recruiting tool. You must also answer a questionnaire that is connected to the job posting in order for your application to show as complete so we can review it. Please do not email your resume to careers@moroch.com in lieu of -or in addition to- applying online, as you will get a bounce back to apply online and it won’t get to the hiring manager. Thank you for your time and understanding of our need for this process.

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