Assistant Account Executive

Are you ready to join a rockstar team and take your career to the next level? Then our Albany, NY based advertising agency is looking for you. We are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join our growing team. The successful candidate will work with a Senior Account Executive to learn all aspects of agency life and service our agency clients. In this role you will develop professional long-term relationships, discover the needs of clients, support the company’s sales goals and deliver innovative products with the highest level of quality, service, and integrity to exceed client’s expectations.

The Assistant Account Executive serves as the day-to-day point of contact with internal agency staff demonstrating an ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally. You’ll have a strong attention to detail, managing multiple projects simultaneously requiring multiple touchpoints and ensuring accuracy from campaign ideation to completion.

In addition to traditional account support, this role will also assist with the sourcing, coordination, and execution of promotional products and branded merchandise for clients.

Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):

· Assist with the servicing of advertising accounts across multiple platforms including web, mobile, broadcast and print

· Build and maintain quality relations with existing assigned accounts

· Assist in managing a portfolio of accounts

· Contact customers via telephone, email or in person by meeting as necessary

· Create and manage tasks for internal projects

· Partner with account team to prepare for and execute the client project kickoff meetings

· Learn and understand principles of digital and traditional marketing, including terminology, strategy, data analysis, copywriting, creative, and technical components of each media solution

· Ensure all aspects of a campaign are executed on-time and on budget

· Help prepare sales presentations, proposals, and contracts

· Help to develop new creative campaigns and adhere to brand standards

· Track and report budgets throughout the lifecycle of each project

· Research, source, and present promotional product options that align with client goals, branding, and budgets

· Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, timelines, and product details

· Manage order timelines, proofs, approvals, and delivery to ensure accuracy and timeliness

· Coordinate internally to ensure promotional items align with broader campaign strategies

· Track orders, invoices, and shipping details with a high level of organization and accuracy

· Complete administrative work, as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

· 2-year degree and at least 1-3 years sales and/or assistant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably at an advertising agency or media company

· Experience working with vendors, ordering processes, or project coordination is a plus

· Ability to prioritize and respond with appropriate urgency in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines

· Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously

· Working Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)

· Ability to write reports and develop proposals

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Occasional travel required, up to 4 times per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Burlington, VT (Required)

Work Location: Remote