Account Supervisor

fluent360 • Chicago, IL

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Supervisor will focus on delivering key client objectives and will work as part of a larger client team in our Chicago office. Ideal candidates must demonstrate strong working knowledge in account management with experience in multicultural advertising. What you will do Supervises the planning and execution of advertising activities for clients. Supervises the development of the advertising program in accordance with clients’ objectives and budget limitations. Collaborates with the media and creative departments in the development of the agency’s recommendation for the advertising mix to be used and the creative approach to be taken. Communicates with creative, media, and research staff to be certain client objectives are clearly understood and then to develop strategic solutions. Maintains contact with appropriate client personnel to ensure continuing agency awareness of clients’ desires, interests, and understanding of agency work. Plans effectively to avoid crisis situations, but if they develop, report and discuss them with your management supervisor immediately. Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of any written document, including conference reports and marketing plans, before submission to the client. Ensures orders and work instructions to Traffic, Creative, Media, etc. are sufficiently detailed and clear. Take a leadership role within the agency as a member of the middle management staff.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• 5+ years of advertising agency experience with segment experience targeting the multicultural consumer with expertise in the African American consumer mindset.
• Fosters effective teamwork and strong relationships.
• Highly skilled in presenting to senior level clients and management.
• Strong time-management skills, project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the planning and execution of advertising activities for clients.
• Supervises the development of the advertising program in accordance with clients’ objectives and budget limitations.
• Collaborates with the media and creative departments in the development of the agency’s recommendation for the advertising mix to be used and the creative approach to be taken.
• Communicates with creative, media, and research staff to be certain client objectives are clearly understood and then to develop strategic solutions.
• Maintains contact with appropriate client personnel to ensure continuing agency awareness of clients’ desires, interests, and understanding of agency work.
• Plans effectively to avoid crisis situations, but if they develop, report and discuss them with your management supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of any written document, including conference reports and marketing plans, before submission to the client.
• Ensures orders and work instructions to Traffic, Creative, Media, etc. are sufficiently detailed and clear.
• Take a leadership role within the agency as a member of the middle management staff.

Benefits

• fluent360 offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• In addition, we have some amazing agency perks including paid gym membership, summer hours, 17 paid holidays, and flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level