About this role
At GREY, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) will own workstreams and report to the Account Supervisor or VP, Account Director. The SAE is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the client account, including client presentations and gaining internal and external creative concept approval. You will manage your business autonomously while mentoring junior members of the team. Our work is fully integrated across live-action television shoots, content development, digital, social, and OOH. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role in which you will be a true partner to our clients and cross-functional agency teams ensuring that Grey continues to champion our efforts in making Famously Effective work for our clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume the role of main day-to-day client contact and start to lead and support a variety of integrated work streams while helping to position the brand and client as a leader in the category.
- Provide client-service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, tracking usage and performance, and compiling reports, competitor trend analysis, and logistics.
- Develop strong relationships with clients across various disciplines and business areas throughout the organization, including Creative, Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Production teams and agency partners (media, PR, etc).
- Exhibits a deep understanding of the client’s business and category
- Respond promptly to all client and internal requests.
- Influence the development of the highest quality creative work by sharing knowledge of the client, business, and brand and demonstrate strong creative judgement and strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with the Planning, Project Management, and Creative departments to write a strong, inspiring agency brief and concept based on the client’s initial brief.
- Populate and distribute weekly/monthly status reports to key stake holders.
- Assist in strategic creative development, production, and post-production of advertising communications, including but not limited to film (broadcast and online), print, and social.
- Management of all internal checkpoints for a project, including legal and network clearance, talent management, business affairs and trafficking
- Coordinate with client and agency finance to oversee monthly billing needs, manage and reconcile budgets, resolve or escalate issues, track hours by job numbers, and evaluate all estimates and invoices for accuracy.
- Continually seek ways to add value to the client-agency relationship.
- Intentional Leadership
- Proactively manages project implementation, from concept phase to final production
- Supervise and provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the team, including oversight of the AE & AAE’s.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 3-5 years of experience in a marketing agency, association, or related field.
- Ability to be resourceful and think strategically and creatively.
- Desire to contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiar with other creative platforms including but not limited to Keynote, PDF.
- Superior language and grammar skills.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
- Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
- Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
- Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
GREY is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.
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What you'll do
- The Senior Account Executive will manage day-to-day operations of client accounts, including presentations and approvals, while mentoring junior team members. They will also collaborate with various departments to ensure high-quality creative work and maintain strong client relationships.
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