Assistant Account Executive
Description
The role
Account Executives (AE) have a working knowledge of their brand and market, and the role that the agency plays in supporting client business. The primary focus is on servicing day-to-day client business with a strong focus on execution. The AE has regular client contact.
What we expect from you
Project Development
In
Prepares contact reports for supervisor’s review
Prepares and submits weekly client status reports (daily Hot Sheets may also be required)
Assists in preparation for client presentations
Relays appropriate client direction to the creative team for project implementation
Coordinates project development with vendors as needed
Maintains project history and documentation of client direction
Assists in the development of project briefs
Ensures the orderly and timely flow of work within the agency
Participates in the development of copy strategy/CWP
Attends client meetings/conventions/market research and handles timely follow-up
Responsible for development of tactical/project briefs
Financial
Approves project estimates
Attends monthly meetings (internal and external) with the finance department and assists in the development of monthly requisition reports, including tracking of the variance between actual hours versus estimated hours
Approves monthly hour/fee reports
Approves vendor invoices and submits to Accounts Payable
Assists account team with other duties/projects, as needed
Manages the job estimates and approval process
Monitors and manages job activity and costs to ensure budgets are respected; promptly revises estimates as needed
Generates project lists for fee development
Research
Maintains and updates competitive material resources (on-line and off-line) to provide to internal team and client
Reviews category literature and publications and provides updates to team and client
Background/experience and skills
Bachelor’s degree required
1-3 years of agency experience required (minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience in a communications/agency environment is preferred)