Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
- NOTE : This role can be based out of either ourDenver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office.
The role, in brief :
The Account Executive is an experienced individual responsible for managing specific client accounts and programs under the Account Supervisor or Account Director. The position requires the ability to manage projects from start to finish, earning the confidence of and developing a strong working rapport with day-to-day client contacts. Two of the Account Executives critical roles are (1) internal support of the client team, and (2) collaborate / define projects with the extended agency team including production, creative, media, and operations.
Responsibilities include :
Develop and maintain active and productive working relationships with client contactsDevelop a knowledge of, and be conversant in each clients business business model basics, key issues and competitive situationAnticipate, and proactively make the Account Supervisor / Director aware of any and all expectation issuesUnderstand the functions and processes of all agency departmentsEffectively monitor the work of other agency departments against agreed upon timetablesEffectively incorporate senior account management staff as project objectives or issues warrantArticulate, and adhere to, agreed upon project directives and production guidelinesEvaluate and provide a point of view on strategic, creative and media alternativesPrimary project executive on all client projects, demonstrating an ability to organize workload and workflowSet deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of projectsEnsure project completion on time, and on budgetProvide daily end to end project management of assigned clients projects and workflowsAgency Processes work with teams to communicate and streamline workflow of agency processes, provides oversight that they are being followed correctlyFlexibility with condensed timelines and changes; not all projects align with the schedule plannedAs requested, provide presentation support including content development, presentation creation, preparation and deliveryCollect, analyze, organize and present an insightful point of view on client assignments or new opportunitiesContribute to the development of project and / or annual client planning documentsConsistently utilize agency tools and processes to ensure projects are on-time, on-budget and in support of the information needs of agency managementDevelops conference reports, job starts, change logs, strategic briefs, media briefs, buy authorizations, client status reportsResponsible for project estimates and on-going budget & time reconciliations; reports on variances and needs which are outside of the project scopePrepare monthly budget recaps for each client and distribute to the supervisorThose who succeed in this role have the following qualifications :
Minimum 3-4 years experience within the advertising industryProject management experience is a plusFour-year degree from an accredited college / university in marketing or a related fieldPrevious agency experience preferredDemonstrate a commitment to do whatever is required to get the job done right and with enthusiasmPossess sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills, learning quickly from experienceMust demonstrate a high ability in priority setting, time management and managing workload able to prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines and tight timelinesHigh attention to detail attentive, accurate and thoroughAbility to negotiate with different personalities to accomplish goalsKnack for managing up proactively and efficiently communicates major project / client milestones to agency leadershipA self-starter able to anticipate needs, work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment in problem solving when requiredMust be able to write and speak with clarity, authority and persuasion, possessing expert presentation and written skills to internal and external audiencesMust have high budget management skillsAbility to cultivate a collaborative work environment with team members and has a constant desire for relationship development (with clients, vendors, team members)Ability to multitask and support various groups of usersProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EAS and have a working knowledge of all agency presentation equipmentAgency Values :
The following characteristics are expected of each employee of the agency regardless of role or responsibility :
GRIT. Fall seven times, get up eight.CURIOUS. Follow that hunch with unbridled passion.PROVOCATIVE. When it comes to moving a piano, never grab the sheet music.CONFIDENCE. Fake it til you make it. Then fake it some more. (Psst, no one knows. Its ok.)UNCOMPROMISING. What you do when no one is watching is really who you are.UNFORGETTABLE. What about you, your character, your personality - sticks?UNWAVERING. Projects and initiatives are rarely sprints. Pace yourself. And encourage others who need a pick-me-up along the way.MYTH-WORTHY. What stories about you will still loom large 20 years from now.Schedule and Location :
Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5 : 30pm. Remote work available Mondays and Fridays.
This role can be based out of either our Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office.
Compensation :
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000.
Benefits :
401k employer matchMedical, Dental, VisionLife and short-term disability (100% employer paid)Voluntary long-term disability8 paid holidaysPTO, Floating Holiday, Volunteering DayEducation reimbursementEmployee referral programEmployee recognition program where points turn into money!Vladimir Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Vladimir Jones is committed to building a diverse staff and encourages applications from minorities.
Vladimir Jones participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
