Account Executive - Gain & Bounce

  • Full-time

Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company headquartered in New York with 130 offices in 70 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group.

We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers.  We believe passionately in the power of ideas to differentiate and motivate. And to change the world for the better.

We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude from day one at Saatchi & Saatchi that Nothing is Impossible.

 

 

Job Description

The agency’s first-line representative of the accounts assigned to him/her and the first-line representative of these accounts at the agency. S/he is the channel through which the agency works to serve and develop its clients effectively and profitably. The AE’s authority extends to all agency staff personnel with respect to making, detailing, and scheduling work assignments for which s/he is responsible.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Internal:

·         Responsible for organizing and maintaining all necessary records on the account. Specifically, such records should include:

-        Competitive Copy

-        Budgets and Estimates

-        Pertinent Historical Data

-        Schedule and Flow Charts

·         Responsible for the day-to-day mechanics of the account (legal, trafficking, talent residuals, etc)

·         Participates in the development and evaluation of all agency recommendations prior to client presentation. In particular, makes sure that all available data, including pertinent consumer or market research findings, are considered in preparing such recommendations.

·         Is knowledgeable at all times about the status of all projects of interest within the agency and takes every effort to ensure that work is done effectively and on time. Keeps Account Supervisor informed as to status of projects and alert to any possible problems that could arise. Responsible for the preparation of written weekly status – internal and with partner agencies

·         Proactive leadership role with internal/external team and partners to keep projects on schedule, budget and strategy. Main point of contact across Woven partners to ensure everyone is up to speed.

·         Provides all necessary information for Business Affairs to input estimates into the system

·         Manages and leads small level projects with minimal input from Account Supervisor

 

Agency Service:

·         Communicates often with the clients to keep them informed on the progress of all work for which s/he is responsible.

·         Obtains client approvals in advance of initiating projects, including identification of target dates, deliverables and budgets available.

·         Works with the client in the preparation of advertising and marketing plans. With Account Supervisor, is responsible for the agency’s input in all areas.

·         Develops good relationships with same level clients and internally with agency associates/partners.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or higher.
  • 2-3 years Advertising experience or equivalent in the Account Management or client services function.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational skills required.

 

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