Senior Account Executive

We conquer the marketing challenges others don’t! Be a part of the solution and you’ll benefit from:

• An inspired group of professionals that know how to secure regular success and let loose
• Up to 10 Paid Holidays every year plus your Birthday
• Ample Vacation and PTO so you can keep yourself centered and focused on the important things in life
• Affordable, industry leading Medical benefit options with Prescription coverage
• HSA and FSA – Medical and Dependent Care options
• Widely accepted and cost effective Dental and Vision plans
• Company paid Life/AD&D insurance with an additional Life/AD&D insurance option
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering legal, family planning, financial services, and emotional support
• 401k and ESOP with company contributions
• Accident Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Discounted Event Tickets, Health Club Membership, and a whole lot of in-house PERKS!

 

Job Description:

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of agency activities and client contact (on one or more accounts).  Builds strong relationship with clients to achieve the client’s marketing objectives with efficiency to grow the account.

Specific Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Account Supervisor/Chief Client Officer/ Chief Operating Officer, on preparation of marketing recommendations, strategies and actions for the client. Assists management in maintaining contact and communication with assigned clients to define their needs, obtain required input, develop project proposals and produce high quality end products.
  • Understands the components of marketing and advertising strategies and applies them in making decisions.
  • Initiates project specific client correspondence and communications to provide project status, follow-up and maintain a high level of customer service
• Communicates with internal departments to initiate and complete client projects.
  • Provides thorough, accurate and organized input for each job to ensure both the efficient use of company resources and the desired end product with minimal rework.
  • Opens jobs, proofs copy and layout or other specific project output for accuracy and content. Stores all project related documents on the server as reference.
  • Generates project authorizations/estimates for all client work.
  • Writes and distributes client service reports.
• Manages and ensures all projects or jobs progress as defined, on time, accurately and within budget.
  • Establishes key date calendars and project management schedules in support of budgeted and timely project completion.
  • Reports project or job status to management as appropriate.
  • Develops client billing, manages budgets and generates appropriate tracking reports.
• Proactively learns about the client's business and industry, as well as the specific products and services offered by the client.

• Mirrors TfA’s centric values:
  • Works collaboratively and inspires a sense of cooperation
  • Strives for success daily
  • Emphasizes detail, accuracy, and quality in their work and the work of others
  • Suggests clever and innovative ways to create company successes
  • Hardworking and dedicated to both internal and external clients
  • Constantly learning and bettering self though traditional and non-traditional methods
  • Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

Special Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field is desired.
• A minimum of three years advertising agency experience
• Previous experience in writing marketing plans, proposals and presentations desired.
• Strong writing, computer, verbal and presentation skills also necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to grow client relationships and budgets.