Assistant Account Executive

SummaryThe Assistant Account Executive serves as liaison between client and internal agency teams (account, creative, digital, production) to ensure flawless execution of project work and delegated projects. This person also manages account finances and client and internal team expectations.

Core AccountabilitiesProvides direction to internal creative and production teams via standard forms (job starts/briefs, change orders, etc.) as well as oversees mechanical work orders alongside Junior Project ManagerCoordinates components of digital, social media and influencer executions in conjunction with the Digital team against approved proposals and plansMaintains knowledge of technical aspects and techniques related to creative and print/digital productionPlays an active role in developing/maintaining client relationshipsWorks to understand the objectives our clients are working towards in order to make sure our programs are answering key needsDevelops, manages, and executes programs including, but not limited to, the following activities:Internal and external written communications (briefs, status agendas and recaps, change orders, estimate/PO approvals, etc.)Vendor meetings and managementTimeline and budget development/maintenanceOn-time delivery of materials and meeting in-market dates on a project-by-project basisSupports Senior Account Executive in development/application of objectives, strategies, backgroundParticipates in deck development (pre & post campaigns) by wrangling necessary inputs from internal teams and external vendor partners, assists with client presentations/share outs capturing follow up questions and distributing to necessary entitiesFinancial management (estimates time and costs based on tactic and scope at hand, writes estimates and coordinates with Junior Project Manager for input into internal finance systems, tracks cost-to-dates and alerts any unusual pacing to Account lead, updates internal status sheets with actuals on regular basis, coordinates monthly billing input and assists in fiscal year end billing)Takes lead in asset management and organization (Pulls assets/pack shots from client repository as needed, uploads relevant documents and materials to associated job folders and maintains routine organization per aligned upon team structure

Core SkillsCommunication skillsCommunicates thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing and orally, completely and accurately, to appropriate peopleBuilds internal/external relationshipsRelates to others in an open and accepting mannerDevelops relationships with others as a key priorityTreats others with respectShows consistency with principles, values and behaviorsFollows through on commitmentsDemonstrates give-and-take attitudeStrives for win-win solutionsAttention to detailApplies attention to detailWork can be relied upon for thoroughness and accuracyOrganizational skillsAbility to organize and prioritize work and materials for appropriate actionTime managementAbility to manage own (and teams’) time effectively, setting priorities and meeting deadlinesPresentation skillsShows confidence in front of an audienceAble to deliver the message clearly and conciselyUnderstands their audience and delivers message appropriatelyProblem solvingAble to use logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutionsGrasps complex issuesIs excellent at honest analysisLooks beyond obvious and does not stop at first answerInvolves appropriate resources in identifying and solving issuesProactively surfaces problems and presents them to appropriate people in an honest, nonjudgmental mannerSound business and professional ethics

Requirements1-3 years of experience in an agency environmentCommerce/retail, CPG and digital experience a plusEducation: Four-Year Degree (preferred but not required)Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time