Associate Account Executive

Job Description

Must be located within commutable distance to our NYC or Chicago offices. 

We’re looking for a highly organized critical thinker. Day-to-day this role is responsible for the efficient management of the account. This person can multi-task, capture accurate meeting notes, schedule meetings, update status reports and timelines, and manage account finances. This is an entry-level position where you’ll learn the critical foundations for being an excellent account member. You will bring a mature attitude and temperament, and be respectful, an excellent listener and remain calm under pressure. 

You will be responsible for: 

• Partnering with the Project Manager to ensure all the administrative tasks of the account are executed accurately, timely and maintain our high Dentsu standards 
• Assist in scheduling client meetings, asset management, and writing meeting recaps  
• Owner of the master asset tracker, master budget tracker and internal/client decks and status docs such as the daily hot sheet and bi-weekly status documents. Will also update onboarding materials as needed. 
• Liaison between clients, internal teams, and other agencies as needed 
• Understanding of client’s business and objectives as well as competitors in space. Responsible for competitive tracker on a monthly cadence. 
• Management of all client tools such as their legal approval system, asset management, etc. 
• Management of digital asset creation and trafficking as needed quarterly 
• Management of shipping/trafficking commercials on a regular cadence  
• Support larger team as needed (on-going basis) 
• Creatively/proactively develop solutions to resolve problems 

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Qualifications

• Education or experience within a relevant field such as Marketing, Advertising, Communications or Business.  
• Internship(s) completed at a communications agency. 
• Stellar communication skills—written and verbal 
• Polished, professional demeanor, projects confident and enthusiasm for business  
• Demonstrated history of establishing effective working relationships across diverse team 
• Demonstrated understanding of agency process, department functions and workflow 
• Proactive with ability to work independently and with multiple teams 
• Organized with ability to multi-task, prioritize and time management