Account Executive

Overview

Job Title: Account Executive

Reports To: Account Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Atlanta, GA

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space. Today, we’ve grown to over 200 people, and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies. We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 21 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant. At pep, we put people first. Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions and decisions and drive our culture. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive.

And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals.

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client-focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

• Generous Time Off
• Robust Health and Wellness Plan
• Family Support
• Mentorship Program
• 401K Match
• Role Autonomy
• Certification Reimbursement and Ongoing Training
• Enrichment Events and Employee Resource Groups

The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and optimization of consumer promotions and national incentives. This role serves as the strategic and operational lead, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and cross-functional groups to deliver best-in-class promotional programs that drive business results.

• Program Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of consumer promotions and incentive programs.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, agencies, and internal teams, acting as the single point of contact for all program matters.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to develop consumer-first strategies and innovative approaches across channels and tactics.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of incentive strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Project & Process Management
  • Manage all project data, timelines, and reporting in internal systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
  • Routinely perform audits and maintain documentation for all program activities.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead kick-off calls, status meetings, and recaps with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Manage approvals, contracts, and purchase requisitions for all suppliers.
  • Facilitate asset delivery, artwork routing, and coupon management (print and digital) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Support data-driven decision-making by preparing and delivering regular reports on program performance and cost analysis.
  • Identify and track cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Capture and share best practices, critical learnings, and innovation opportunities with the team.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive operational excellence and promotion execution innovation.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies.
  • Proactively share insights and recommendations to enhance program performance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business,…