Positioned at Publicis Groupe's core, Epsilon is a leader in interaction management, empowering brands to transform ordinary customer experiences into meaningful, human experiences. Through a connected suite of products and services, Epsilon combines leading-edge identity management, industrial strength data and technology expertise with big brand acumen gained over five decades working with the industry’s top brands. Our human-powered, data-led marketing delivers unmatched depth, breadth and scale to help brands turn meaningful human interactions into exceptional business outcomes.

At Epsilon, we know the importance of standing out from the crowd and our client services associates ensure we do just that.  Serving as liaisons between our clients and our company, our client service teams know the importance of managing and exceeding client expectations. Our associates have a thorough knowledge of our client’s business, the consumer, the marketplace and all aspects of the industry, including creative, media, research, data and commercial production.  Epsilon client service professionals work in a variety of roles, including Account Executive, Account Manager, Relationship Manager and Account Supervisors.

The Account Executive will manage tactical execution of programs as well as manage client relationships relative to those programs. Both direct mail and email programs may be part of the AE responsibility. The Account Executive will serve as the primary day-to-day contact with clients and coordinate with onsite tactical staff.

Essential Functions

·       Managing emails and website updates from conception to completion. This includes writing creative briefs and BRDs, working with relevant team members to refine these projects based off of client feedback, opening and linking all projects in the client's regulatory approval platform, and preparing/submitting all projects for the multi-stage review process within the regulatory platform for approval. Additionally, requires working with outside vendors to ensure they provide and update their work for elements of larger group initiatives

·       Working with database and strategy teams following the launch of an email to provide relevant metrics reports to client

·       Updating all client facing status documents and trackers with appropriate timelines and information

·       Delivering weekly database reports to client

·       Communicating with clients on status of projects and incorporating their feedback holistically across all projects. Ensuring the right people are looped in on relevant projects and documenting any changes or feedback.

·       Organization and time management are essential skillsets required for this role. This brand provides exposure to a large variety of project types at any given time, making it vital that an Account Executive be able to multi-task to stay on top of the workload

 Develops and maintains relationships with clients at appropriate levels through daily contact.

· Possesses minute-by-minute knowledge of all work in progress.

· Gains an understanding of the client’s business and product lines and utilizes that knowledge to establish credibility internally

· Responsible for alerting Management of any significant client changes or barriers that may/will impact delivery and/or timelines.

· Acts as a point of contact for the client and liaison for Epsilon.  Represents the client’s interests to internal groups. 

· Advocates for the client internally within Epsilon and advocates for the Epsilon account team with the client.

· Sets communication expectations with client, and drives appropriate communication according to mutual agreement/understanding and client needs.

· Coordinates status meetings internally and with clients.

· Understands business acumen to assist account leaders and provide pertinent information related to operating the business

· Continues to develop increasing industry, agency and technical knowledge of the business to provide recommendations and solutions to clients. 

· Identifies opportunities to align Epsilon products and services to meet client’s business needs and shares with account leaders. 

· Works with relevant SMEs as needed

· Appropriately handle client escalations and drive resolutions.

· May contribute to project scoping excurses

· Supports compliance with our client’s industry standards, practices and regulations.

Client Management

· Involved in Change Requests, and notifies appropriate team(s) of scope changes including account management

· Assist in coordinating projects internally, ensuring proper approvals are obtained and barriers to work are removed. 

· Coordinates appropriate cross-functional external third party vendor services.

Team Support and Collaboration/Business Development

·   Work with peers to remove barriers in project assignments

·   Assist and may lead onboarding / training of team members

·   May be involved in research and creation of supporting material for business development efforts, plans, and pitches

Required Knowledge and Skills

· Develop better comprehension of marketing technology and services Epsilon in support of clients’ goals and objectives.

· Partners with relevant departments across the organization

· Able to work collaboratively with appropriate client and internal stakeholders

· Manages internal and client expectations  around individual work deliverables

· Proactively communicates status of initiatives and identifies solutions for resolution of issues

· Able to adapt to rapidly changing expectations and builds effective relationships to drive results

· Good organizational skills and time management.

· Strong communication skills

· Continuing to increase knowledge of the marketing landscape and industry knowledge and aligning them to Epsilon capabilities

· Solid problem solving skills

· Good organizational skills and time management

· Begins to evaluate data

· Adheres to defined processes; begins to recommend opportunities for improvement

· Ability to contribute at internal & external meetings when required

· Solid presentation skills

· Direct Marketing and Email Marketing experience preferred.  

· Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

· MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint expertise. MS Project experiences a plus.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Overall Scope

Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to complete task and activities while gaining understanding of client needs. 

Works on moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

Great People, Deserve Great Benefits
We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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