Senior Account Executive (Agency)

Build brands. Drive the work. Grow with us.Trout Creative Thinking is an independent brand and creative agency founded in Australia morethan 30 years ago. Today, we work across Australia and the United States, helping organizationsbuild distinctive brands and deliver marketing that drives real business growth.In the U.S., Trout partners closely with the Reece Group – one of the world’s leading plumbing,HVAC, and building products suppliers. While we collaborate deeply with Reece’s marketingteams, we operate as an external agency, bringing independent strategy, brand thinking, andcreative expertise.Our Dallas office serves as the hub for Trout’s U.S. growth. As we continue to expand, we’relooking for a Senior Account Executive to help manage marketing programs and client initiativeswhile working closely with leadership, strategy, and creative teams.This role reports to the Group Account Director and is ideal for someone with agency experiencewho is a strong doer and emerging client leader - someone who can build trusted relationships,understand brand and business context, and deliver work that is both high quality andcommercially sound.Why This Role Is DifferentThis isn’t a traditional agency role.More access to the businessMore influence on the workMore ownership of outcomesWhat You’ll DoLead Day-to-Day Client WorkBe the go-to for project management and communicationRun status meetings and manage follow-upsBuild strong client relationshipsDevelop a strong understanding of the client’s business, industry, and prioritiesDrive Projects from Start to FinishManage timelines and workflowsEnsure work is on brief, on time, and on budgetMaintain awareness of scope and budget, flagging risks early and ensuring commercially sound deliverySupport production support as needed, partnering with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth deliveryPartner with Strategy + CreativeCollaborate with strategists and designersEnsure alignment with brand strategyContribute ideas to improve the workThink Beyond ExecutionAct as an extension of the client teamProactively identify opportunities to improve the work, process, or outcomesTranslate performance into insightsWhat We’re Looking ForAt least 4–6 years of experience in an agency (preferred) or brand-side marketing roleStrong project management skillsConfident communicatorExperience with creative teamsDetail-oriented and proactiveCommercial awarenessYou’ll Do Well Here If You Are…A reliable ‘safe pair of hands’Proactive and solutions-focusedCalm under pressureA strong collaboratorLooking to grow into leadershipApplyIf you're looking to own the work, grow fast, and help build something in the U.S., we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to: trout.careers@trout.us