Account Executive- Direct Marketing

At Rauxa Direct, we’ve earned a reputation for being the direct marketing experts. We partner with leading Fortune 500 companies to increase sales, improve performance and build brands through effective and innovative solutions that engage and transform audiences.  With visionary management, a talented staff and an industry-leading work ethic, we’re among the fastest growing direct marketing agencies.  And did we mention we’re fun? 


 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Reporting to the Account Manager, the Account Executive will manage the day-to-day administration and activities of assigned projects for the Account Service and Creative teams and traffics and directs the flow of work between departments and agency personnel to ensure that error-free work is delivered on time.  This is an excellent opportunity for a sales minded individual to start their career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, personality with a team oriented work ethic.

 



 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

§ Assist the account and creative teams in managing direct mail and collateral campaigns and projects from conception through completion

§ Manage sub-projects or portions of a project, keeping the necessary individuals abreast of status, specifically trafficking and managing sales and creative duties

§ Conduct research, provide input and make recommendations to the account & creative team in the initial project planning phase for assigned clients

§ Obtain pricing from all departments, create and issue creative vendor purchase orders, prepare client quotations, collect vendor invoices and prepare final billing for each project

§ Generate project schedules and route creative rounds through agency departments and personnel to successfully meet established deadlines

§ Maintain files on assigned clients including: correspondence, approvals, copy, forms/documents; production quotes/purchase orders, supplies, and competitor and industry information

§ Manage administrative activities for assigned clients, including handling mail/packages, creating conference reports, preparing correspondence, and other administrative duties as assigned or requested by clients

§ Reviews copy, artwork, bluelines, sign-offs, and color keys to ensure that all work meets agency and client specifications

§ Serves as the primary internal client liaison in the absence of the Account Manager

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

§  Good understanding and experience in direct marketing techniques

§ Good creative skills, including visual and writing skills

§ Strong multitasking skills and ability to work in a flexible, dynamic and fast-paced environment

§ Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

§ Excellent organization, prioritization, and project management skills

§ Highly motivated self-starter, with a positive, can-do attitude

§ Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook

§ BA/BS Marketing or Communications degree

§ Minimum of 2 years direct marketing or advertising agency experience at account coordinator/traffic coordinator level or above


Please send your resume with a cover letter including salary history to the attention of Human Resources at recruiting@rauxa.com  or fax (714) 437-3797. No phone calls, please.