Account Executive

Biolumina•New York, NY

About The Position

The AE is responsible for creating timelines (in conjunction with the traffic department), managing account estimates and the OOP budget, and establishing time and event schedules. The AE must have excellent communication skills with both clients and internal departments. The AE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader.

Requirements

College degree
1 year Agency or comparable outside experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with basic business principles
Professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Understand creative process, draft creative briefs and provide ideas for improving existing executions
Develop client estimates based on approved SOW
Help to manage day-to-day business of the account with responsibility for ensuring that work is done on-time and on-budget
Responsible for OOP budget:
Work is completed within budget
Request revised estimates if revisions affecting cost are requested
Obtain signed estimates promptly
Alert Client to financial ramifications of decisions in a timely manner
Ensure that all billing is done accurately and promptly
Track OOP billing to ensure that all expenses fall within approved guidelines
Closes jobs
Work diligently to meet Client's accounting needs e.g. accrues monies at the end of the calendar year per Client/Agency agreements, etc. vendors (premiums, special services, media buyers, etc.)
Responsible for ensuring that account is organized and efficient:
Opening and tracking POs
Maintaining/circulating accurate and complete Client and Job Lists
Maintaining competitive binders
Requesting job numbers
Attending status meetings
Develop timetables in conjunction with traffic and production
Produce accurate and timely status reports/contact reports
Responsible for competitive overviews/analyses/POVs/monitoring
Develop agendas for Client meetings
Manage time effectively, meet deadlines, attention to detail, and set priorities for specific assignments, especially when handling multiple projects
Communicate effectively and professionally with both Clients and staff
Work with supervisor to ensure that all materials produced are accurate and represent the agency in a positive light
Continue to build mastery of marketing/advertising concepts
Evolve into an effective resource for Agency personnel
Foster a positive, productive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally
Oversee more junior staff where applicable according to account staffing
Oversee administration and assist with scheduling of meetings and ensure appropriate equipment is used
Demonstrate a basic understanding of Client's business and Agency assignment
Develop knowledge of Client's goals and vision -- both the brand itself and the people involved -- and interact appropriately
If appropriate, coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency and client
Communicate direction/Client feedback to creative staff clearly and concisely
Record and summarize all Client contacts/decisions/approvals
Primary Client contact is generally Associate/Assistant Product Manager
Project professional, positive attitude/image toward Clients
Establish credibility internally and with Clients
Uphold quality standards in servicing the Client
In person client travel is required