Account Executive

Acosta•Bentonville, AR

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Executive supports the agency process from beginning to end, demonstrating effective project management skills consistently and reliably. In this role, you will do research, manage special projects, and oversee aspects of client events with limited supervision. This person is resourceful and willing to find answers and inspiration from all points, and is responsible for overseeing specific initiatives on a client account. In this role, you will get more exposure to senior levels of client communication and will act as the backbone of the day-to-day client team/business.

Requirements

Experience with client/agency relationships
Experience in project management
Comfortable setting deadlines and sticking to them
Comfortable and experienced at managing multiple tasks
Limited to some experience with presentation skills – comfortable in a presentation setting
Able to articulate business problems and challenges and work towards a solution
Experience in analyzing results before, during and after a program
Independent thinker with exceptional teamwork skills
Multi-task and work under high pressure situations
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients, internal staff in all departments and vendors
Work in a dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines
Microsoft Office (Proficient to excellent)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Develop positive relationships with clients and promote strong team/client relations
Develop a thorough understanding of the program scope with the ability to establish and manage budgets
Develop client ready materials to drive communication with clients
Showcase ability to provide program analysis and present results to the client
Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Demonstrate passion for highest quality of work
Act as a role model and mentor for more junior staff, including AAE’s and Interns
Oversee day-to-day operations of program including staff relations, paperwork, routing and overlays showcasing ability to meet deadlines and budget parameters
Process staff timesheets and vendor check reimbursements in a timely manner
Support hiring process for program staffing and prepare and organize crew training for launch
Ensure program routing is updated and correct and is communicated to internal staff and crew in advance and throughout the tour
Analyze, review and approve online recaps on time
Ensure that the program reporting process is both effective and efficient
Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate and organize logistical needs including travel, equipment
Start to evaluate program functions and recommend program changes or improvements
Start to contribute to new business support