Account Executive

Ddb Health • New York, NY

386d • $53,000 - $76,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive at DDB Health plays a crucial role in executing brand objectives and strategies for assigned healthcare brands. This position involves engaging with clients, managing internal communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The role emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and flexibility within a dynamic working environment, supporting the agency's mission to tackle health communication challenges creatively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in advertising, marketing, communications or journalism and/or coursework related to Pharmaceutical advertising is preferred, not required
• Strong academic achievement combined with campus leadership and/or community involvement
• A minimum of 1 year work experience within the advertising industry or related field; Pharmaceutical advertising is preferred, not required
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Basic understanding of digital communications and media channels preferred
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to create basic formulas and formatting within Excel and knowledge of Keynote preferred, not required
• Superior organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of digital communications and media channels preferred
• Knowledge of Keynote preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Execute overall brand objectives and strategies for brands as assigned under the guidance of senior account team members
• Participate in face-to-face client meetings, engaging with clients independently on small tactical initiatives under the guidance of senior account team members
• Draft internal contact reports, manage status reports, and provide competitive and market research as assigned
• Interact with cross-functional brand team members to ensure regular and accurate information exchange
• Coordinate with Finance: execute elements of the estimating, billing, and reconciliation processes as directed by Supervisor
• Liaise with Project Management team: open job numbers and assist in the development of key project documents including client project status and internal meeting reports
• Participate in CDM group training classes and initiatives as appropriate
• Assist senior account team members as needed
• Assist account team with scheduling meetings, room reservations, preparing agendas, preparing handouts and/or coordinating client events and entertainment
• Develop product knowledge base (i.e., understanding of product indications, market research, marketing plans, and competitive knowledge)
• Monitor brand and projects in progress
• Support team in development of materials
• In-person client travel is required

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Friday afternoons free of meetings
• Summer Fridays
• Other perks and arrangements that enable employees to do their best work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree