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Account Executive

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Definition: An advertising agency account executive is the key link between the client and the agency. An AE acts as the liaison managing the client's needs and budget limits and the agency's ability to meet deadlines and the client's goals. Read the Advertising Agency Account Executive Career Profile for more in-depth details of this position and its purpose.
Also Known As: AE
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