Assistant Account Executive

BVK is seeking an Assistant Account Executive, Account Integrationwill contribute to the success of one or more accounts with the core responsibility for project management on assigned accounts. In partnership with the Account Executive, Senior Account Executive, Account Supervisor/Account Director/VP, Account Integration, the assistant account Executive will maintain excellent workflow to deliver projects that are on time, on strategy, and on budget. 

BVK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

The following is a summary of the specific areas of responsibilities and the expected skillset of an Assistant Account Executive team member.

Assistant Account Executive, Account Integration Primary Responsibilities:

Overall Client Leadership

• Serves as client liaison on project management-related work. Has excellent written communication and clearly articulates project goals, objectives, and updates in a timely manner. 
• Maintains client and project files in accordance with BVK best practices/standards. 
• Assists with client/competitive research and presentation development. 
• Reviews and proofs client creative, presentations, and comms. 
• Delivers excellence on behalf of BVK and our clients. 

Business Development

• May be asked to contribute to new business-related activities such as pitch prep or proofing of RFPs in support of existing clients or business units.

Fiscal

• Assists the Account team with the opening of job numbers and corresponding estimates. 
• Provides input/recommendation for project invoicing for Account Supervisor’s review. 
• Continuously manages budgets/hours on jobs to avoid overages/write-offs. 
• Seeks insights from past projects to optimize future work related to efficiency and profitability. 

Project Management

• Manages client project initiatives from start to finish with oversight from the Account Executive/Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor. Gains necessary internal/client approvals and keeps clients informed of pertinent updates. 
• Develops and manages project management timelines and internal communications. Manages day-to-day process on assigned accounts by identifying, communicating, and confirming deliverables of all team members and clarifying ream roles and responsibilities, as required. 
• Contributes to status report updates and participates in client status update meetings. 

Training/Agency Performance

• Actively participates in Account Integration training to learn and master BVK tools and best practices. 
• Contributes to internal team members’ reviews upon request.

Required Skills/Experience /Competencies

• Entry level. Applicable internship experience preferred. 
• A self-starter with a high sense of urgency 
• Exemplary organizational skills, time management & attention to detail 
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills both internally and with clients. 
• Actively listens, takes notes, and seeks support from Account Team when needed 
• Ability to pivot/course correct without becoming overwhelmed 
• Projects confidence in front of clients and internal teams 
• Desire to participate in departmental and agency-wide training 
• Consistently seeks ways to proactively improve agency systems&process

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package. Casual/fun working environment.