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The Account Executive serves as the client’s main point of contact on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that projects are delivered on-strategy, on-budget and on-time. More than a liaison, the Account Executive is the advocate for both the client and the agency. You will be responsible for the initiation and execution of all marketing, creative, media, production, and research projects for the client. You are successful at managing complex timelines, meeting deadlines, anticipating upcoming issues, and proactively working with senior management to resolve them.
Job Responsibility:
Serves as the client’s main point of contact on a day-to-day basis
Ensures that projects are delivered on-strategy, on-budget and on-time
Responsible for the initiation and execution of all marketing, creative, media, production, and research projects for the client
Responsible for the planning, development and execution of advertising activities for clients, including creative brief and critical path
Regularly initiate and manage all client correspondence, including scope of work and cost estimates
Proactively initiate and manage timelines for all creative projects and media assignments
Manages multiple smaller projects and supports more senior team members on larger projects
Assists in the development and production of plans, presentations and proposals
Provides timely and ongoing budget management and reporting
Consults with creative, media and research teams to communicate client objectives and to develop strategic solutions
Collaborates with traffic management on the development of project estimates
Understands and manages projects through agency systems including but not limited to opening of jobs, providing details, completing tasks and tracking timelines
Keeps the client informed on the status of all projects including completion and distribution of weekly status reports
Responsible for client review and approval of project estimates
Coordinates the development of the evaluation and analysis of advertising activities
Reviews and proofreads all materials
Monitors all client projects and campaigns to ensure they remain on strategy and meet business KPIs
Participates in brainstorming and ideation sessions
Works with the traffic management team to ensure timeline, deliverable details, and deliverable changes are communicated
Tracks all competitive advertising and industry activity and assists in the preparation of competitive reviews
Builds rapport and credibility with clients based upon trust, account service delivery and expert counsel
Mentors junior team members when appropriate
Help train and coach AAEs and ACs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Advertising, Marketing or Business related preferred
Marketing communications experience: 3-4 years
Advertising agency experience: 2-3 years
Self-starter that is resourceful & has a high level of personal accountability
Demonstrated account leadership, initiative, and willingness to assume greater responsibility
Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
Excellent organization and time management skills
Solution-oriented and ability to prioritize projects under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of and familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)