Account Executive

JOB OBJECTIVE

Black Flower Agency, a NYC-based experiential marketing and events agency, and a key United States business unit of global company MCI Group (www.mci-group.com), is interviewing highly organized, energetic and hospitality experienced self-starting candidates with a strong understanding of hospitality, events, and the luxury lifestyle sector to fulfill an Account Executive role.

This position will work with a team that delivers on a loyalty program that provides exclusive premium experiences to VIP consumers in various verticals including sports, entertainment, fashion, art, and lifestyle. Additionally, the role may assist on luxury hospitality event and logistics management at large-scale luxury client activations, as well as support in general administrative and office duty tasks.

COMPENSATION: $60,000 - $65,000

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborative efforts in the planning and execution of high-end experiential activations from intimate to broadscale, with a focus on sports, entertainment, fashion, art, and lifestyle
• Provide comprehensive support to the experiential account team, including but not limited to: research, crafting meeting agendas and recap notes, event data collection, ticket sales & revenue tracking, status reports, overall organization of supply inventory, packing & shipping of onsite supply kits, deliverables trackers, and more
• Develop and build creative presentations and client pitches alongside senior management, working within templates and creating custom materials
• Management of key documents and event collateral: hospitality decks, transportation spread sheets, production reports, activity trackers, training documents, guest lists, itineraries, invitations, signage, menu and seating cards, tickets, event recaps, etc.
• Communicate with key partners and vendors such as hotel properties, transportation companies, restaurant establishments, venues, staffing agencies, etc. to ensure seamless event execution
• Assist on creative and marketing submissions through the entire approval process with the thorough understanding of brand rules and regulations
• Assist with financial processes including budget tracking and reconciliation, coding expenses, submitting invoices, and facilitating payments
• Participate on client conference calls and in-person client meetings
• On-site event support, ensuring service is impeccable and adhere to best practices standard
• Monitor and research industry trends, innovations, and competitive landscape; provide recommendations and suggestions for improvements and/or areas of opportunity
• Maintain knowledge of agency structure and functions, utilizing resources appropriately and efficiently
• Build full knowledge of agency’s offerings, mission, and vision
• Establish effective relationships across agency multi-disciplinary teams
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

• 1-2+ years of relevant professional experience (in addition to internships)
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, partners, team members, and deadlines in an effective and collaborative manner
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign required. Proficiency in Google Slides and/or Canva a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely organized and thorough with a keen eye for detail combined with passion for accuracy and quality in all work
• Polished, professional demeanor; projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business
• Solutions-oriented and creative problem solver
• Passion for events, hospitality, luxury lifestyle sectors, and digital marketing and/or strategic communications. Interest/ knowledge in luxury fashion, culture entertainment, wellness, or sports is a plus.
• This position is client and high net-worth individual consumer facing on-site at events, and requires strong hospitality skills
• Ability to travel and work nights and weekends as needed
• Strong computer skills – MAC proficient; Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required).
• Conversational proficiency in other languages a plus
  
  

Specific Technical Skills

• Strong computer skills – MAC proficient; Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign required. Proficiency in Google Slides and/or Canva a plus.
  
  

Additional Local Requirements

• Black Flower Agency (www.blackfloweragency.com) is a business unit of MCI USA, the United States subsidiary of MCI Group (www.mci-group.com).
• MCI USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. BIPOC applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must be based in the New York City or Tri-State areas (role is in office Monday – Thursday, and remote on Friday)
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• This position supports the full agency team.
• This position is client and high net-worth/ high-profile individual facing on-site at events, and requires strong hospitality skills.
• All Agency Team Members must function in accordance with parent company’s corporate vision and guiding principles, including unquestioned integrity, client-centricity and a quest for lifelong learning.
  
  

EXPECTED TRAININGS(S) TO BE ATTENDED

General MCI Trainings

Client mandated trainings

Benefit Summary

MCI USA is an established, family-friendly company offering outstanding benefits and significant growth opportunities.

• PTO
• 13 paid Company Holidays, including closure Christmas Eve - New Year’s Day
• 401K
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurances
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Family Building Benefit (fertility, adoption, & surrogacy)
• Employer-paid Mental Health Benefit
• Pet Discount Program
  
  

Please reach out even if you do not meet all the criteria but are willing to learn and commit to one of our great roles. At MCI USA, we thrive on passion and believe that diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or physical/mental ability.

We appreciate all who apply, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications remain confidential. MCI USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to our Senior Vice President of People & Culture.