JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with client and agency. He/she mentors junior account management staff; works directly and independently with client; functions as a bridge between the client and agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Management

Lead some projects with little or no supervision. Create staffing plans and statements of work.

Client Management

Acts as a day-to-day contact for client to interface directly and with minimal or no supervision to build trust and establish trust. Effectively communicate and provide status updates.

Brand Planning

Work with account team to create strategic plans for clients and ensure that work is in line with strategic vision of brand.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as liaison between client and agency.

• Daily contact with client management; marketing, product, and communications heads.

• Direct and assign jobs as needed; monitor flow of all jobs.

• Prepare promotional programs and proposals within budgets and deadlines.

• Involved in all elements of strategic planning process:

• Market research testing and development of market plans.

• Creative development.

• Client presentation.

• Tactical implementation.

• Oversee implementation of advertising programs on a daily basis interacting with integration production, creative and client finance.

• Has a clear understanding of therapeutic categories and stays up-to-date on the competitive landscape.

• Recommend strategic programming to drive business to meet/exceed forecasts while executing programs within budget.

• Responsible for achieving agency’s expected levels of profitability.

• May mentor Assistant Account Executive and/or Account Executive and provide direction on projects.

• Conduct client presentations.

• Approve estimates and client billing.

• Responsible for P&L on assigned products.

• Identify potential legal issues and direct staff to obtain appropriate counsel.

• Effectively execute strategies, problem-solve, and develop solid business relationships.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Preferred

EXPERIENCE

3 years Relevant Industry Experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately

Presentation

Ability to establish an effective demeanor and communication to influence one's point of view

Organization

Creates clear goals, identifies and finds the resources (e.g. time, people, materials) needed to achieve them, and schedules tasks so that work is completed on time

Salary

$65,000 to $85,000 Annually

• For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

For U.S. Job Seekers

It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.