Senior Account Executive

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

9d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Account Executive supports the Account Supervisor in managing the day-to-day activity of the account. This includes managing client deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the client’s budget, and developing creative briefs. The role calls for a proactive leader who can multitask and foster a positive team atmosphere. The Senior Account Executive manages account activity independently, maintains client relationships, contributes to strategic and creative work, monitors project scope and fee hours, and evaluates creative work for consistency and accuracy. In-person client travel is required. The position also includes team leadership responsibilities, including generating performance reviews for Account Executives, Associate Account Executives, and support staff when applicable; providing ongoing feedback; and delegating work effectively. The role is based in New York, NY. Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, unless additional in-office days are directed by the agency or manager.

Requirements

College degree, preferably in marketing, advertising, communications, or science/medicine.
Three years of agency or comparable experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Well-developed knowledge of business practices and vendor relations.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Manage account activity independently on a day-to-day basis.
Develop creative and strategic thinking skills and develop creative briefs.
Manage client expectations to foster effectiveness and productivity.
Provide input to and draft sections of the agency tactical plan.
Maintain regular client contact at the product manager level and keep clients updated and briefed on relevant account activity.
Meet and manage all client deadlines.
Monitor fee hours and proactively alert agency management and/or clients when projects are heading out of scope.
Lead internal meetings, including status meetings and job start-ups, and contribute to workable conclusions.
Evaluate creative work for consistency and accuracy.
Keep senior management briefed on account activities.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of the scientific category and brand.
Travel in person to meet clients.
Communicate effectively and professionally internally and externally.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects, delegate work appropriately, and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Uphold company values, maintain accurate timesheets, and foster a respectful, positive team environment.
Assist other department or team members as workload allows.
Build credibility and convey confidence without overpromising; determine when to make decisions independently and when to escalate issues or decisions to management.
Generate performance reviews for Account Executives, Associate Account Executives, and support staff when applicable.
Provide constructive, direct, ongoing feedback to team members.
Delegate work effectively where appropriate.