Assistant Account Executive

**The role**

Account Executives (AE) have a working knowledge of their brand and market, and the role that the agency plays in supporting client business. The primary focus is on servicing day-to-day client business with a strong focus on execution. The AE has regular client contact.

**What we expect from you**

**Project Development**

In absence of an Account Coordinator, works with Traffic department to develop project timelines based on client’s need and expectations

Prepares contact reports for supervisor’s review

Prepares and submits weekly client status reports (daily Hot Sheets may also be required)

Assists in preparation for client presentations

Relays appropriate client direction to the creative team for project implementation

Coordinates project development with vendors as needed

Maintains project history and documentation of client direction

Assists in the development of project briefs

Ensures the orderly and timely flow of work within the agency

Participates in the development of copy strategy/CWP

Attends client meetings/conventions/market research and handles timely follow-up

Responsible for development of tactical/project briefs

**Financial**

Approves project estimates

Attends monthly meetings (internal and external) with the finance department and assists in the development of monthly requisition reports, including tracking of the variance between actual hours versus estimated hours

Approves monthly hour/fee reports

Approves vendor invoices and submits to Accounts Payable

Assists account team with other duties/projects, as needed

Manages the job estimates and approval process

Monitors and manages job activity and costs to ensure budgets are respected; promptly revises estimates as needed

Generates project lists for fee development

**Research**

Maintains and updates competitive material resources (on-line and off-line) to provide to internal team and client

Reviews category literature and publications and provides updates to team and client

**Background/experience and skills**

Bachelor’s degree required

1-3 years of agency experience required (minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience in a communications/agency environment is preferred)