Following an acquisition in July 2015, Aria – the Dallas agency best known for brand strategy, content marketing and digital technologies joined The Atkins Group, a 52-year veteran of advertising and marketing based in San Antonio, Texas. With 4 national wins in 43 days, we’re a fast-paced, aggressive and growing agency with offices in Dallas and San Antonio.

Together we create and shape beliefs. We study people, their values and ideals. We discover what’s important to them, how to talk to them, and where and when to reach them. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ business - from top to bottom, inside and out. We discover who they are, what they do and what they aspire to be. We then craft stories that earn their way into people’s hearts and homes. And create a lasting relationship between our clients and their customers. See us at: theatkinsgroup.com  

We are looking for a proven Account Executive with travel and tourism experience to join our tourism practice. This AE will be working with the agency team to do what it takes to help clients reach their goals to such an extent that they wonder how they’d be successful without us. The AE is to be intimately familiar with each client’s business needs, expectations and goals. Understanding leads to more capable consultation on the best options for achieving the organization’s goals. Additionally, the AE has primary responsibility for accurately processing information and coordinating/managing activities.

• Helping develop appropriate budgets and plans

• Collaborating with the account team in preparation of recommendations, marketing strategies and actions for the client

• Reviewing, analyzing material relative to client needs -- media results, research data, etc.

• Monitoring budget, research and similar items as assigned

• Maintaining communications with appropriate agency and client personnel to ensure that assigned work is handled in a positive, timely and efficient manner 

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, bonuses and opportunities for advancement.

This position requires candidates with proven travel and tourism experience in an agency environment. Additional requirements include:

• Position is located in our Dallas, Texas office

• 4-year degree in Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations

• Course work including both traditional and new media

• 3-5 years agency account services experience

• Experience working in a dynamic environment, balancing support of others and entrepreneurial spirit

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, with exceptional skills in Excel; also competent in Keynote

• Prefer ability to work with a project management system (we use Workamajig)

• Demonstrated ability to write concise, informative reports and compelling position papers

• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects

• Ability to present information verbally in an organized, clear and persuasive manner

The Atkins Group is an equal opportunity employer.