Assistant Account Executive

The Assistant Account Executive provides assistance to assigned account executives in the day-to-day management of accounts and develops the skills necessary to advance to the position of account executive.

Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to account executives on day-to-day client activities, including responding to client communications and managing project deadlines to ensure continued progress of client workflow.
• Stays aware of client activities to provide backup when account executives are unavailable.
• Gathers and assembles background information and analyses as needed by account executive in development of briefs, strategies, etc.
• Provides input in planning stages as requested by account executives.
• Assists in developing agendas, conference reports, estimates/proposal, correspondence and other materials related to account service and preparing the above for client presentations.
• Maintains client reference files for assigned accounts, detailing past work and work-in-progress, and all pertinent information needed for accurate proofreading and meeting client standards.
• Takes detailed notes during meetings and calls and prepares action reports as needed.
• Makes sure all projects proceed according to plan and deadlines, drawing attention of account executives to potential problems before they occur.
• Proofreads copy, artwork, agency and printers’ proofs as requested; sees that all work completes the standard agency approval process before being reviewed by clients or turned over to vendors.
• Proactively seeks feedback from clients to keep projects moving.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of digital marketing trends and an understanding of consumers and brands.
• Maintains a solutions-focused, proactive team work style.
• Consistently promotes a positive work environment and culture.

Desired Skills, Attributes, and Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in marketing
• Bonus points for agency experience
• Highly responsive and service-oriented
• Ridiculously good time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and strong problem solving skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the agency and externally
• Strong written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A personal development mindset with the aspiration of growing with the organization
• Creative sensibility; while you gravitate toward process you also consider yourself a creative person at the end of the day

Salary will be tailored to the candidate based upon their experience and capabilities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• STD & LTD
• 401K Simple IRA with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Anniversary Recognition & Perks