Account Executive

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

13d•$53,000 - $76,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for creating timelines, managing account estimates and the OOP budget, and establishing time and event schedules. The AE must possess excellent communication skills with both clients and internal departments. The AE needs to be a proactive individual capable of multi-tasking, coordinating tactical implementation with the Agency, fostering a positive team atmosphere, and demonstrating leadership qualities.

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 the creative process, draft creative briefs, and provide ideas for improving existing executions.
Develop client estimates based on approved Statements of Work (SOW).
Manage the day-to-day business of the account, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
Manage the Out-of-Pocket (OOP) budget, ensuring work is completed within budget.
Request revised estimates if revisions affecting cost are requested.
Obtain signed estimates promptly.
Alert the Client to the financial ramifications of decisions in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate and prompt billing.
Track OOP billing to ensure all expenses fall within approved guidelines.
Close jobs.
Work diligently to meet Client's accounting needs, such as accruing monies at the end of the calendar year per Client/Agency agreements.
Manage vendors (premiums, special services, media buyers, etc.).
Ensure the account is organized and efficient.
Open and track Purchase Orders (POs).
Maintain and circulate accurate and complete Client and Job Lists.
Maintain competitive binders.
Request job numbers.
Attend status meetings.
Develop timetables in conjunction with traffic and production.
Produce accurate and timely status reports/contact reports.
Provide competitive overviews/analyses/Points of View (POVs)/monitoring.
Develop agendas for Client meetings.
Manage time effectively, meet deadlines, pay 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 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 the Client's business and Agency assignment.
Develop knowledge of the Client's goals and vision, including the brand and the people involved, and interact appropriately.
Coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency and client, if appropriate.
Communicate direction/Client feedback to creative staff clearly and concisely.
Record and summarize all Client contacts/decisions/approvals.
Serve as the primary Client contact, generally with an Associate/Assistant Product Manager.
Project a 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.