The Senior Account Executive supports the Account Supervisor in managing the day-to-day activity of the account, including managing client deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the client’s budget and developing creative briefs. The SAE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader.
Requirements
- Manage account independently on a day-to-day basis
- Develop creative and strategic thinking skills
- Develop creative briefs
- Manage client expectations at all times to foster effectiveness/productivity
- Provide input to and draft sections of the agency tactical plan
- Maintain regular client contact at product manager level and become integral part of client team ensuring that the client is updated and briefed on all relevant account activity
- Meet/manage all client deadlines
- Monitor fee hours and proactively alert agency management and/or clients of projects are heading out of scope
- Effectively lead internal meetings (e.g. status meetings, job start-ups, etc.), making important, relevant contributions, and generate workable conclusions
- Evaluate creative work for consistency and accuracy
- Keep senior management briefed on account activities
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of scientific category and brand
- In person client travel is required
- Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
- Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately
- Remain calm despite high pressure situations
- Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency
- Uphold the Company Values in all decisions and interactions
- Maintain accurate time sheets
- Foster a positive team environment demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors
- Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows
- Establish credibility and maintain leadership image both internally and externally; convey confidence without over promising
- Understand when it’s appropriate to make decisions independently and when to escalate issues/decisions to management
- Generate performance reviews for AEs, AAEs, and support staff, when applicable
- Provide constructive and direct on-going feedback to team members
- Delegate work effectively, where appropriate
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
