About Us / AOR Blurb

People-first in everything. Relationship- and trust-builders. Problem solvers at our core. All-in creators and activators. Adaptable and evolving. High-impact and low-ego. We are AOR.

We’re a down-to-earth team that believes collaboration builds great brands, candid conversation creates strong teams, and that life is too short for inflated egos. We’re multi-talented and multi-faceted, working in branding, marketing, digital, video and more. We put people first. We love what we do. And we work damn hard doing it. Work-life balance is valued highly, thanks to a flexible PTO policy and a flexible hybrid office model. Because of this, we prioritize people with excellent communication skills and the superpowers of teamwork via phone, Slack, email, text and other modes we may dream up. We look for people who jump at opportunity and embrace change to bring new ideas to our team, and who share our commitment to bringing community and connection in everything we do and everything we touch. 

At AOR, we value a diverse staff and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an eclectic team, and we encourage applications from anyone- no matter who you are, what you look like, or what phase of life you’re in. If you believe you would add value to our team but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out here, we would still love to hear from you. Please highlight the value you would bring in your application.

Marketing Agency Client Account Executive

AOR’s Account Executives (AE’s) are the day-to-day project experts and leaders of client work within the agency. AE’s maintain constant communication with their clients and agency teams to ensure projects are being completed on time and under budget by gathering information for team members to do their jobs and passing on their knowledge and expertise to team members. AE’s are the voice of the client within the agency and the voice of the agency to the client. They must be experts on both the client’s business needs and the agency’s process and marketing capabilities. A high level of communication, organization, strategy, time management, decision-making, and leadership skills are a must.

Job Responsibilities

• The Account Executive is the day-to-day point person for all projects and activities on the account. This includes strategy, creative, and production aspects of all projects.
• AE’s act as a brand expert and strategic partner for assigned clients, developing a deep understanding of their business and serving as an extension of their marketing team.
• The AE is responsible for driving projects forward and ensuring effective and efficient account operations within the agency environment.
• The AE is expected to help facilitate client strategic kickoffs and/or lead Discovery sessions.
• The AE needs to be able to work independently on assigned projects, keeping Account Director informed as needed, exhibiting good judgment and decision-making skills.
• The AE is responsible for developing strategic and complete estimates and creative briefs for new projects.
• The AE is expected to solicit and understand client feedback on all jobs and create feedback documents to provide to traffic accordingly.
• The AE is responsible for growing client relationships.

* Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Agency Expectations

The following characteristics are expected of each AORian, regardless of role or responsibility:

• Communicate constructively, kindly, and effectively to your coworkers, management, clients, and partners
• Embody AOR’s core values- ‘The AOR Way’: 
  • Dare to… - At AOR, ‘Dare to…’ means embracing change and growth. It means pushing boundaries, taking chances, innovating, and breaking new ground. It means diving in and thinking boldly about solutions to our clients' problems.
  • Keep It Real - At AOR, ‘Keep It Real’ means always being our true selves. It means respecting each other and having candid conversations. It means honest conversations with our clients, no bs, and building that two-way trust. 
  • Believe in We - At AOR, ‘Believe in We’ means believing we are stronger together because we make each other successful!  It means always working to activate a diverse and inclusive culture. It means listening, collaborating, and working with our clients for the same goals. 
  • Own It - At AOR, ‘Own It’ means taking initiative. It means holding ourselves accountable for our workload and ourselves. It means investing in each other. It means treating our clients’ business as if it were our own. And always delivering on our promises.

Position Requirements

• 3+ years of client service experience
• 2+ yrs in a creative agency, advertising, marketing, media relations and/or PR environment 
• Proven success working on 6+ clients simultaneously 
• Experience working/managing projects that require coordination between several partner agencies/vendors
• Experience managing retainers and client budgets (fees and hard costs)
• Comfortability presenting to mid to senior-level positions
• Comfortability with leading a project throughout its entire lifecycle
• Comfortability with growing client business for increased profitability 
• Google Suite proficiency
• Candidates must be located in the Denver metro area or be willing to relocate at their own expense

* Bonus Points For

• Experience working on integrated/360 campaigns across a number of touchpoints
• Experience working on website development projects (preferably WordPress)
• Experience working on branding projects
• Experience with Real Estate Development, Hospitality, High Tech, B2B, Higher Education or Municipality clients
• Experience with Workamajig, BugHerd, and/or Proposify 

What Traits Make this Position Successful 

• High-level communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at the same time
• Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment 
• Expert problem solver and team player
• Professional and can-do attitude
• Natural problem solver

What Does Success Look Like in this Position? 

With Client/Work:

• Effectively and enthusiastically present AOR work
• Demonstrate strong understanding of client’s brand and business to propose new ideas and strategies
• Successfully write proposals for current client growth
• Develop strong relationships with clients for stability of accounts
• Conduct tough conversations (ex. budget increases) with clients
• Successfully facilitate client strategic kickoffs and lead Discovery sessions
   

With Team/Department:

• Demonstrate giving and receiving respect within your department
• Write clear, concise and actionable creative briefs that meet client needs and provide thorough direction to the creative team
• Participate in department huddles
• Bring new topics of conversation, trends, process changes/improvements, etc.
   

With Agency:

• Clear understanding of all agency-wide services and focus verticals
• Build strong agency-wide relationships and collaborate effectively and respectfully across departments
• Represent agency at client/industry events

Reports To

Account Director

Salary Range

$60,000 - $75,000 base annual salary

* Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated responsibilities, and other organizational needs

We anticipate collecting applications for this position until 10/6/2025.  

A Few Perks to Note 

The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

• Company profit sharing: At AOR, we believe we’re all in this together. That’s why we give 25% of AOR’s profits back to employees when we hit our quarterly goals as an agency.
• Flexible PTO: AOR believes that your life outside the agency is as important as your life inside the agency. Flexible PTO gives our employees the power to take time off as works best for them and maintain a healthy work-life balance.  
• Flex work schedule/ Hybrid office: Our values led us to embrace a hybrid model that allows for flexibility, trust, and invigoration of our passions. We support AORians to manage their schedule and allow people (the client and employees) to determine where to work and how often to be at home or in the office.
• Eleven paid holidays, plus your birthday, and our offices are closed from December 24th until January 1st as an added paid benefit
• Education and conference program/career development opportunities
• Generous parental leave 
• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Supplemental accident and life insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) &  Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Short & long-term disability and life insurance provided to all employees
• 401(k)
• Equipment Provided: laptop, monitor and any necessary equipment to complete your position’s duties 
• Dog-friendly office
• Free parking, secure bike parking & mass transit reimbursement
• Company outings + events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Stocked bar + kitchen
• Great Golden Triangle location 

Position Specifics 

This is a full-time salaried position that holds a standard 40-hour workweek, though may require additional hours from time to time. 

AOR, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. 

If you require accommodations for the role or during our hiring process, please let us know how we can support you.