Discover

Creative Account Executive

Posted on: 5 Feb 2021

Riverwoods, IL

Job Description

Discover. A brighter future.

With Discover, youll have the chance to make a difference at one of the worlds leading digital banking and payments companies. From Day 1, youll do meaningful work youre passionate about, with the support and resources you need for success. We value what makes each employee unique and provide a collaborative, team-based culture that gives everyone an opportunity to shine. Be the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future, while building the future you want, here at Discover.

Job Description



Responsible for leading tactical campaigns and initiatives, and managing day-to-day project needs within the internal creative agency. Manages the evaluation of new requested initiatives for the business lines they support. Defines project scope, develops timelines, and assesses internal agency prioritization. Guides the use of account management process and tools. Drives process optimization and improvements.

Responsibilities

* Leads the evaluation process of new project requests for the business lines they support. Determines project scope, develops timelines, assesses project needs, and prioritizes initiatives. Ensures assignments are clear to the appropriate resources are assigned.
* Manages business lines, campaigns, and projects from conception to implementation. Leads project kick-offs, reviews creative work, provides feedback, and manages reviews with the business. Ensures assets are managed and delivered on strategy, with accuracy and on-time delivery.
* Core point of contact for assigned business lines and link between the agency and the business. Responsible for managing relationships, understanding assigned business line goals, priorities, and strategies.
* Establishes and drives best practices, processes, and project management tools. Drives adherence within department and with all business partners. Identifies optimizations and improvements to processes, procedures, and tools.
* Evaluates and aligns initiatives with forecasted work, business priorities, and understands the demand and capacity of department resources.
* Manages business and agency prioritization for the lines of business they support. Tracks business allocations, understands current business priorities, and recommends action to management.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, heres what we need from you:

* Associate's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
* 0 years of experience in Project Management
* In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience in Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, wed also look for:

* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
* 1+ years of experience in Project Management

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What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.

US Benefits

Work Perks:

* 24-Hour Nurse Hotline & Telehealth Services
* 7 Paid Holidays
* Adoption Assistance
* Annual Flu Shots
* Commuter Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Work Environment
* Group Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
* Healthy Eating Program
* Legal Assistance Plan
* Mothers Rooms
* Onsite Emotional Health Counselors
* Onsite Fitness Centers
* Onsite Weight Watchers at Work
* Paid Parental Leave
* Professional and Leadership Development Programs
* Recognition Program
* Service Anniversary Awards
* Tuition Reimbursement

Health:

* Annual health Evaluation and Health Coaching
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
* Life and Accident Insurance
* Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
* Onsite Health Services Center with Nurse Practitioner

Financial Wellness:

* 401(k) Savings Plan with Fixed and Matching Contributions
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Financial Engines
* Financial Wellness for You Learning Programs

UK Benefits

* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* Annual Incentive Scheme
* Up to 25 days annual leave per calendar year
* Private Health Care is a taxable benefits
* Annual health assessments
* Flexi Fridays
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Perks @ Work
* Ride to Work (Cycle Scheme)
* Season Ticket loan
* You Care We Share (Charity program that has matching contributions)
* Volunteering Hours
* Study Leave (5 days)
* EAP- Employee Assistance Program
* Dental plan (Taxable benefit)

Discover

Riverwoods, IL

Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, operates as a direct banking and payment services company in the United States. The Direct Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; and other consumer products and services, including private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, and other consumer lending, as well as deposit products, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, savings accounts, checking accounts, and individual retirement arrangement certificates of deposit.

The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE network, an automated teller machine, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and provides card acceptance services; and Discover Network that processes transactions for Discover-branded credit and debit cards, as well as provides payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.

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