Account Executive

Description

Position at MRM

The Role:

To be the day-to-day contact on allocated areas for a global automotive brand, on both an internal & external basis. Delivering an efficient, effective, and profitable service. To control and progress jobs through the Agency system, keeping all departments fully informed.

Responsibilities:

Client

• Develop and maintain a close and productive relationship with relevant client contacts, acting with integrity at all times.
• Identify problems as they arise with Line Manager (Group Account Director / Senior Account Manager) and assist with implementation of a remediation plan.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with client as needed.
• Respond promptly to client requests, managing expectations in terms of speed and delivery of response, using appropriate briefing/admin structures.
• Work with the Account Lead at all times to ensure all jobs are scheduled on time and budget and monitor progress through the Agency (using appropriate admin recording procedures).
• Issue and distribute regular ‘work in progress’ reports internally and externally as required.
• Issue contact reports for key meetings and telephone conversations within 24 - 48 hours, gaining Account Lead approval prior to distribution.
• Work with the Account Lead to research and prepare background information for client briefs & presentations.
• Develop an understanding of client’s business in order to support with wider business goals.

Business:

• Has a fresh perspective on briefs and is comfortable providing ideas and participating with the relevant teams for brainstorming.
• Develop a solid understanding of integrated marketing skills through the power of effective CRM, digital and customer experiences.
• Able to present ideas to clients and internal business stakeholders with conviction.
• Expected to monitor project plan every step of the way by:
• Constantly striving to achieve company goals with passion and energy and working to achieve your full potential.
• Keep appropriate records and audit trail of all jobs and all client communications. (Delivery schedules, Billing Processes, etc)
• An unrivalled level of organization is expected so that all projects run efficiently, with other team members relying on project organization in order to meet client & projects deadlines.
• Stays up to date with market and advertising trends.
• Has the basic knowledge of any digital technical requirements to manage agency deliverables (websites, digital experiences, email marketing, WhatsApp marketing, call center ad-hoc support).
• Maintains a systematic & efficient filing system.

Professional:

• Is the ultimate project manager assistant; knows how to get it done. Go-to person for the execution of all advertising plans.
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of agency processes and the time required to complete each stage of a project lifecycle. Can independently formulate the implication of changes to budget and delivery timelines with supervision from the Account Lead.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs for each department (Creative, Analytics, Strategy & Tech) that will be involved in the execution of key projects. Provides key, relevant information to these departments in a timely manner.
• Effectively fields questions from various departments pertaining to a brand/project, by demonstrating an understanding of client objectives, issues and requirements.
• Owner of all internal reporting processes for their jobs are done in a timely manner:
• Job numbers
• Jobs closing
• Timesheet allocation & monitoring
• Invoicing and financial process in partnership with the financial units.

Leadership:

• Takes accountability and ownership for actions and results.
• Ability to solely handle small to medium sized campaign and assist on large scale projects.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an agency environment, digital experience is a plus.
• Understands & articulates the basics of digital advertising & marketing.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills & pro-active approach to projects.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of digital campaigns and how they are executed.

This is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of an extension based on performance and business needs.