Account Supervisor

M+C Saatchi Group•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Account Supervisor serves as a day-to-day business lead for our clients and the quarterback for the agency. Work independently on projects big and small to exceed both client expectations and agency goals. Proactively seek out opportunities to better serve our clients and the organization at large. Provide coaching to junior account talent and support to senior account leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
5+ years in an agency environment preferred; at least 1 year with supervisory experience
Robust experience with integrated campaigns, from strategic development through creative development, production and trafficking.
Demonstrated ability to outline and manage the process for internal and client teams and orchestrating reviews, feedback and response.
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and an excellent presenter
Solid strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to define a business problem and the role of creativity and communications in solving it and evaluating campaign success
Production experience across all platforms - film, digital, social, and printed
Familiarity partnering with media agencies for the planning and buying process
Organized and detail-oriented; finds satisfaction in a buttoned up and well-run operation
A self-starting multi-tasker that can handle the pressure of several assignments at once and take initiative for identifying how to accomplish new tasks
Curious, resourceful and inquisitive
A positive outlook and strong people skills; an exceptional team builder, leader and colleague
Well-versed in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and Slack
Ability to work in the US; unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

Travel may be required

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day business lead for clients and the quarterback for the agency.
Work independently on projects to exceed client expectations and agency goals.
Proactively seek opportunities to better serve clients and the organization.
Provide coaching to junior account talent and support to senior account leadership.
Become an expert in clients' businesses and the agency's operations.
Develop a deep understanding of client issues, concerns, relevant categories, and emerging media.
Set a positive tone and lead with calm, optimism, and control to inspire confidence and trust.
Build relationships with strategy and creative partners.
Invest in building strong relationships with clients and other agency partners.
Craft clear and persuasive arguments and build presentations.
Turn information into action.
Define and manage clear work plans/schedules, steward budgets and specs.
Anticipate challenges and trouble spots and know when to involve partners or colleagues.
Be ambitious for oneself, clients, the agency, and the work.
Believe that what we do is important, meaningful, and fun.