Account Executive with Events Experience Wanted by Carol H. Williams Advertising in New York

Brand: Government/Military Position: Account Executive with Events ExperienceLocation: New York, NYPosition Posted: November 2007Reports To: Account Supervisor or Management Supervisor Account Executive is responsible for maintaining strong, lasting client relationships based on progress in achieving client’s marketing objectives in a manner that results in a profit to the agency. And, to maintain positive morale and sense of teamwork among agency staff assigned to your accounts. This position reports to Account Supervisor or Management Supervisor. Job Responsibilities:Coordinate the development of the communications plan (or strategic review) in accordance with the client’s objectives and budgets, including a positioning statement and brand character statement. Consult with Creative, Media and Account Management to communicate client objectives and to develop alternative strategic solutions. Develop annual projections of client gross income. Prepare, and receive, client approval of Job Orders with sufficient information so other agency staff can complete client projects in an effective and timely manner. Develop timetable for client projects in conjunction with the other members of the account team. Guide the day-to-day development of all client projects. Insure that progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules. Keep agency personnel informed of client requests and changes. Review all media and creative work prior to submitting to the client for approval. Obtain all required client approvals. Coordinate with the Media, Creative and Production members of the account team to insure all media deadlines and rotation schedules are accurate and up to date. Transmit billing to the client after checking for accuracy and reviewing against estimate. Prepare time sheets once a week, at a minimum. Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Account Coordinator or AAE assigned to your account. Participate in New Business activities as assigned. Provide other support as instructed, as needed Excellent references and previous work history should include nationally or regionally recognized advertising agency. Candidate will be required to provide extensive personal and business information for Army Government Security clearance. AE will assist in planning, organizing and coordinating client-focused events, programs and promotions. AE will need strong Project Management skills, follow-up and communication skills. Excellent prioritizations, team-player, maintain budget status sheet and interpersonal skills are required, including a good sense of humor and the willingness to work some nights and weekends. AE must be highly energetic, polished and well organized with good computer skills and competencies are required.Performance Standards:Client satisfaction ratings are high. No major misunderstandings or problems exist between agency and client. As problems arise, they are proactively and satisfactorily dealt with in accordance with company policy. Client marketing and advertising objectives are achieved. Annual communication plans are prepared and approved by clients. Annual competitive media spending and creative message review is presented to client. All Job Orders are approved by clients. All estimates are approved by clients. Clients are profitable. Agency staff morale is positive toward clients. Time sheets are completed and turned in at least once a week Position Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree or higher level of education with an emphasis on marketing/advertising or media communications• 5-7 years of related advertising agency experience for a mid-size to large sized nationally recognized advertising agency, on nationally recognized large brands; has worked on brands that are currently running ads on broadcast television, radio, in print and interactive, preferably with an emphasis in packaged goods brand category, grass-roots awareness and promotional tours and progressively measured communications and outreach programs. Prefer someone with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in supporting advertising campaigns towards the African American consumer market, with a proven success related to targeted programs to the African-American consumer market is essential to this position (examples of this may be required). Strong administrative and analytical skills. Government or military client related experience is a huge plus.• Ability to partner successfully and collaboratively in a highly creative and passionate environment and maintain positive work relationships and professionalism at all times• A team-building as well as a team-player, with a hard-working attitude with lots of  integrity; thorough knowledge of the advertising discipline • Experience and/or understanding of the African American consumer market is a plus but experience and a strong understanding of the multicultural/urban consumer market is essential• Clean driving record, verifiable work history and satisfactory credit history  Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; Nights and weekends may be required due to nature of the work. Extensive travel expected. Clear driving record and satisfactory credit history. Carol H. Williams Advertising, a minority owned business, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We encourage a diverse work force and promote a policy of equal opportunity while engaging in a practice of nondiscrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disabilities or veteran status.