Assistant Account Executive

At FCB Chicago, the Assistant Account Executive is the person who can be called upon to help with any and every part of the account team’s day-to-day activities—from planning to completion. We want a person who can support senior account personnel by acting as an additional connection between the agency and the client.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute ideas to the team 
• Lead and initiate projects 
• Analyze, prepare and organize all account materials including presentations, research, schedules, estimates, creative and billing 
• Ensure all scheduling is adhered to and that deliverables are met 
• Monitor project results, timelines and budgets 
• Build meaningful relationships with team members and clients 
• Work with Creative to understand the ‘why’ behind the work and provide feedback 
• Remain up to date on industry and consumer trends 
• Learn, observe and ask questions 
• Document meeting notes, as needed

Requirements:

• 0+ years of experience in marketing or advertising 
• Ambitious and not afraid to take the wheel when asked 
• Client service-oriented 
• Enjoy the pressure of problem solving in a fast-paced environment 
• Effective oral/written communication, mathematical and organizational skills 
• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience required

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that an employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions, reserving the right to revise the job description at any time.