Advertising Account Executive

Background

An Advertising Account Executive manages the relationship between an advertising agency and its clients. You'll work with clients to understand what they want to advertise, then coordinate with creative teams to develop campaigns that meet those goals. Your day involves meetings with clients, presenting ideas, managing budgets, and making sure projects stay on track and meet deadlines.

Similar Roles

Media Planner

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Account Executive→Account Director→Agency Manager→Client Services Director

Publications

AdweekCampaign Magazine

Books

Hey Whipple Squeeze ThisOgilvy on AdvertisingThe Advertising Concept Book

Movies

Mad MenMadvertising

Key Figures

David OgilvyPeggy OlsonDon DraperSheryl Sandberg

Classification

SIC Code7311, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference659.1, 658.8For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Account ManagerClient Account ExecutiveAdvertising Account ManagerAccount Supervisor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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