Account Executive

ADMERASIA • Full-time • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • 3m ago

Qualifications

1-2 years of solid advertising agency experience; at least 1 year at AE level
Must speak fluent English and one or more Asian languages (Mandarin, Hindi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean)
BA in Advertising, Marketing Communication or related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
Strong in Excel, PowerPoint. Word and Keynote

Required Skills

· Highly Organized, Self-Motivated, Resourceful, Problem Solver

· Strong Communication Skills (Written/Verbal): Effectively write clear, concise internal and client communications. Strong presentation skills. Active participant in meetings.

· Collaborative team player: “Can do” attitude. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done well.

· Multi-tasker: Has the ability to work fast and efficient under stringent deadlines

· Strategic Thinker: Strong analytical skills to provide strategic and creative input

· Social Media Guru: Must have experience in Social media campaigns

Responsibilities

· Client Management: Work closely with clients to manage all aspects of client business and key projects across all disciplines including strategy, creative and production. AE needs to foster a positive, collaborative relationship that goes beyond day to day “advertising” assignments (i.e. Business Planning, Innovation/Product Development, etc.)

· Integrated Creative & Media Plan Development/Production: Work closely with Creative, Media & Production teams to manage creative and media plan development and execution across all platforms (TV, Social/Digital, Print, OOH, etc)

· Account Maintenance: Facilitate Client Requests, Billing/Budget management, Status Updates, Meeting Prep, Conference Reports, Trafficking TV/Digital, etc.

· Category/Competitive Expert: Closely track key competitive activity, category and industry trends. Develop quarterly competitive reports/analyses and timely competitive flash alerts. Provide POV and apply insights to Client work (strategy, creative development, etc.)

· Time Management: Has thorough knowledge and understanding of agency processes and the time required to complete each stage. Can formulate the implication of changes to budget and delivery timelines

· Management and Execution: Working collectively with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth execution of projects. Ensure integration of all elements of the marketing mix, driving cohesive and impactful messaging in all communications

· Budgeting: Proactively manage the brand budget, cross-functional alignment, and annual budget performance with Supervisor’s guidance

· Relationships: Proven ability to build strong relationship with clients and maintains effective relationships with all departments within the agency