Account Supervisor

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy to work in-office three days per week and remotely the other two days each week.

Overview

This position consists of managing tasks for the overall strategy, media, creative, production, and financial aspects of the Clients’ business in assigned territory.  This function includes completing daily tasks on core pieces-of-business, as well as developing and overseeing the implementation of long-term creative, financial, and media strategies. 

The Account Supervisor will also supervise all the activities of the Account Executive(s), AAE(s), and/or Account Coordinator(s) under their charge.

• Manage all aspects of regional advertising (strategy, creative, media, production, financials) for assigned Client Group and individual markets
• Manage preparation and execution of Client meetings for assigned territory
• Develop and oversee implementation of advertising strategies for assigned territory
• Oversee the implementation of media and production for assigned territory
• Monitor and update advertising financials for assigned markets
• Serve as the primary contact with Media, Creative Group, and Account Planning
• Serve as the primary contact for Clients' factory representatives
• Manage and train subordinates while supervising the overall workflow carried out by junior account management and/or administrative staff for their Clients
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Client Service:

• As the primary contact, the Account Supervisor will be required to maintain positive relationships with their Clients, as well as the appropriate factory personnel; further, the supervisor will be required to develop working relationships with various media and marketing vendors of their Clients.
• The Account Supervisor must understand all factors that influence the Client’s business and demonstrate an on-going commitment and response to Client needs.
• The Account Supervisor will be required to prepare strategic options with input from Creative and Strategic Planning & Research groups and draft effective creative strategies.
• The job will require the Account Supervisor to take initiative in developing preliminary written points-of-view regarding basic business direction and advertising strategy (media, creative, financial, promotion, etc.).
• The position will require the Account Supervisor to evaluate advertising based on strategic merit and recognize effective advertising concepts and executions in order to provide sound recommendations to the Client.

• Supervision:

• The Account Supervisor will be expected to develop a positive relationship with each of their subordinates, as well as provide proper and adequate training and supervision for each.
• The job will require the Account Supervisor to foster a positive, productive, and efficient working environ for their subordinates.
• The position will require the Supervisor to build and maintain solid relations and work effectively with personnel in other Agency departments (Creative, Media, Production, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to achieve optimal results.

• Experience & Training:

• Significant advertising agency experience is a must, as the job requires a thorough competence in advertising principles and agency functions (media, creative, production, traffic, financials, billing, etc.).
• An understanding of integrated communications (Direct Marketing, Interactive, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Lifestyle Marketing, Collateral, and Merchandising) is also required in order to effectively manage the account.
• Prior experience in the automotive category is required; prior experience in retail advertising is a plus, but not required.

  

Qualifications

• High degree of professionalism:

• Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must

• Analytic & Strategic Skills:

• Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
• Good understanding, use, and interpretation of numerical data
• Ability to develop focused, insightful strategies and to effectively/efficiently execute tactical plans

• Communication:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential
• Exceptional meeting preparation and Client-presentation skills are a must
• Adept ability to provide timely status reporting to Management Director is a must

• Exceptional Organizational & Time-Management Skills:

• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace

• Great Attitude; must:

• Assume a high level of enthusiasm and be able to respond well under pressure
• Outgoing, positive personality with a “nothing’s impossible” approach to daily tasks
• Take a “fresh” approach to the business bringing new ideas to each project and task
• Be a “team player” embracing the culture of the office

• Supervision:

• Ability to listen well and appropriately train subordinates is mandatory
• Must have good ability to properly oversee delegated tasks

• Self-Starter: must be a quick learner, intuitive, and proactive

• Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks

• Computer Aptitude:

• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must
• Experience with SalesForce and various Apple, Adobe software is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually . This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be <>.

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Compensation Range: USD $73,910.00 - USD $106,260.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/2/2025.