The Senior Account Executive is a vital support member to all agency account teams. As a Senior Account Executive, you'll need to thoroughly understand a client's products or services and what their communication goals are.
Responsibilities
Expectations of a Senior Account Executive
Assists the Account Manager in business support and management
Assists in providing timely responses to client requests
Schedules business meetings and do follow-ups
Provides input for the creation and execution of marketing plans
Gathers data on ad campaigns to evaluate performance, and gives recommendations on ways to improve campaign performance
Tracks campaign budgets
Gathers information on the competition
Ensures that ad campaigns are in compliance with advertising guidelines
Assists in developing and implementing business improvement programs
Analyses invoices and provides invoicing support
Assists in developing client presentations, proposals and reports
Maintains thorough understanding of account management principles
Assists Account Manager in coordinating day-to-day account activities
Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe
Expectations as a member of our community
You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world.
You’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other
Qualifications
Strong grasp of social media space and online media jargon and technology
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
Ability to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplines
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
Exceptional initiative and follow through skills
After hours work and overnight traveling to shoots and post sessions required
Naturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlines
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience