Assistant Account Executive

Publicis Groupe • Chicago, IL

113d

About The Position

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) position will report directly to the Management Supervisor while supporting all pillars of business. This role will consist of executing daily tasks in support of the account executive(s), account supervisor(s), and agency management director. The AAE will be part of the DSplus account services team working on the Toyota and Lexus business within the Growth and Retention division.

Requirements

• Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
• The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations.
• Some client contact will eventually be involved, and an understanding of the Client's business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with the Clients through consistent contact and diligent client service.
• Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
• The AAE post will require extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software.
• High degree of professionalism: Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must.
• Must be able to respond well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep supervisors properly informed.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills: Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace.
• Must assume a high level of enthusiasm and an eagerness to establish a foundation for a career in advertising.
• Must be a self-starter: quick learner, intuitive, and proactive.
• Must have an outgoing and positive personality with a 'nothing's impossible' approach to daily tasks.
• Must take a 'fresh' approach to the business bringing new ideas to each project and task.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software and Keynote is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support in meeting preparation including but not limited to presentation building, analytics and report build out and asset aggregation.
• Manage Tier 3 creative production and internal communication amongst teams.
• Serve as liaison to Project Management and Creative department while coordinating and executing creative production activities and projects.
• Support the advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for any markets that are assigned.
• Assist the Management Supervisor in budget-management and financials projects.
• Execute various market and media research and statistical projects.
• Assist in processing event Co-Op submissions.
• Assist with any other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed