Account Supervisor

PUBLICIS GROUPE•Trevose, PA

70d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position consists of managing tasks for the overall strategy, media, creative, production, and financial aspects of the Clients' business in assigned territory. This function includes completing daily tasks on core pieces-of-business, as well as developing and overseeing the implementation of long-term creative, financial, and media strategies. The Account Supervisor will also supervise all the activities of the Account Executive(s), AAE(s), and/or Account Coordinator(s) under their charge.

Requirements

Significant advertising agency experience is a must, as the job requires a thorough competence in advertising principles and agency functions (media, creative, production, traffic, financials, billing, etc.).
An understanding of integrated communications (Direct Marketing, Interactive, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Lifestyle Marketing, Collateral, and Merchandising) is also required in order to effectively manage the account.
Prior experience in the automotive category is required
High degree of professionalism
Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must
Analytic & Strategic Skills
Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
Good understanding, use, and interpretation of numerical data
Ability to develop focused, insightful strategies and to effectively/efficiently execute tactical plans
Communication
Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential
Exceptional meeting preparation and Client-presentation skills are a must
Adept ability to provide timely status reporting to Management Director is a must
Exceptional Organizational & Time-Management Skills
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace
Great Attitude; must:
Assume a high level of enthusiasm and be able to respond well under pressure
Outgoing, positive personality with a "nothing's impossible" approach to daily tasks
Take a "fresh" approach to the business bringing new ideas to each project and task
Be a "team player" embracing the culture of the office
Supervision
Ability to listen well and appropriately train subordinates is mandatory
Must have good ability to properly oversee delegated tasks
Self-Starter: must be a quick learner, intuitive, and proactive
Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks
Computer Aptitude
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in retail advertising is a plus, but not required.
Experience with SalesForce and various Apple, Adobe software is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of regional advertising (strategy, creative, media, production, financials) for assigned Client Group and individual markets
Manage preparation and execution of Client meetings for assigned territory
Develop and oversee implementation of advertising strategies for assigned territory
Oversee the implementation of media and production for assigned territory
Monitor and update advertising financials for assigned markets
Serve as the primary contact with Media, Creative Group, and Account Planning
Serve as the primary contact for Clients' factory representatives
Manage and train subordinates while supervising the overall workflow carried out by junior account management and/or administrative staff for their Clients
Other duties as assigned
As the primary contact, the Account Supervisor will be required to maintain positive relationships with their Clients, as well as the appropriate factory personnel; further, the supervisor will be required to develop working relationships with various media and marketing vendors of their Clients.
The Account Supervisor must understand all factors that influence the Client's business and demonstrate an on-going commitment and response to Client needs.
The Account Supervisor will be required to prepare strategic options with input from Creative and Strategic Planning & Research groups and draft effective creative strategies.
The job will require the Account Supervisor to take initiative in developing preliminary written points-of-view regarding basic business direction and advertising strategy (media, creative, financial, promotion, etc.).
The position will require the Account Supervisor to evaluate advertising based on strategic merit and recognize effective advertising concepts and executions in order to provide sound recommendations to the Client.
The Account Supervisor will be expected to develop a positive relationship with each of their subordinates, as well as provide proper and adequate training and supervision for each.
The job will require the Account Supervisor to foster a positive, productive, and efficient working environ for their subordinates.
The position will require the Supervisor to build and maintain solid relations and work effectively with personnel in other Agency departments (Creative, Media, Production, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to achieve optimal results.