Account Executive

Agency:

Biolumina

Job Function:

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:

Account Management

Job Description:

Title: Account Executive 
Company/Location: Biolumina / New York, NY 
Department/Discipline: Account 
  
The AE is responsible for creating timelines (in conjunction with the traffic department), managing account estimates and the OOP budget, and establishing time and event schedules. The AE must have excellent communication skills with both clients and internal departments. The AE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader. 
  
  
Primary Responsibilities 
Understand creative process, draft creative briefs and provide ideas for improving existing executions 

Develop client estimates based on approved SOW 

Help to manage day-to-day business of the account with responsibility for ensuring that work is done on-time and on-budget 

Responsible for OOP budget: 

Work is completed within budget 

Request revised estimates if revisions affecting cost are requested 

Obtain signed estimates promptly 

Alert Client to financial ramifications of decisions in a timely manner 

Ensure that all billing is done accurately and promptly 

Track OOP billing to ensure that all expenses fall within approved guidelines 

Closes jobs 

Work diligently to meet Client's accounting needs e.g. accrues monies at the end of the calendar year per Client/Agency agreements, etc. vendors (premiums, special services, media buyers, etc.) 

Responsible for ensuring that account is organized and efficient: 

Opening and tracking POs 

Maintaining/circulating accurate and complete Client and Job Lists 

Maintaining competitive binders 

Requesting job numbers 

Attending status meetings 

Develop timetables in conjunction with traffic and production 

Produce accurate and timely status reports/contact reports 

Responsible for competitive overviews/analyses/POVs/monitoring 

Develop agendas for Client meetings 

Manage time effectively, meet deadlines, attention to detail, and set priorities for specific assignments, especially when handling multiple projects 

Communicate effectively and professionally with both Clients and staff 

Work with supervisor to ensure that all materials produced are accurate and represent the agency in a positive light 

Continue to build mastery of marketing/advertising concepts 

Evolve into an effective resource for Agency personnel 

Additional Responsibilities 
Foster a positive, productive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally 

Oversee more junior staff where applicable according to account staffing 

Oversee administration and assist with scheduling of meetings and ensure appropriate equipment is used 

Demonstrate a basic understanding of Client's business and Agency assignment 

Develop knowledge of Client's goals and vision -- both the brand itself and the people involved -- and interact appropriately 

If appropriate, coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency and client 

Communicate direction/Client feedback to creative staff clearly and concisely 

Record and summarize all Client contacts/decisions/approvals 

Primary Client contact is generally Associate/Assistant Product Manager 

Project professional, positive attitude/image toward Clients 

Establish credibility internally and with Clients 

Uphold quality standards in servicing the Client 

In person client travel is required 

  
Qualifications 
College degree 

1 year Agency or comparable outside experience 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Familiarity with basic business principles 

Professional demeanor 

  
Biolumina’s Values 
  
Open Mind 
Always ask why—of your teammates, your clients, and yourself. And don’t stop there—keep asking questions 

Be respectful of others’ ideas, opinions, and diverse backgrounds 

Be flexible and adaptive to new ways of doing things 

Brave Heart 
Speak your mind…and your heart 

Courageously step forward to try something new and help others to do the same 

Be brave enough to defend your opinions—and brave enough to change them 

Ready Hands 
Be proactive and push things forward 

Reach out to offer help and raise your hand to ask for help 

Go out of your way to show gratitude 


$53,000 - $76,500

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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