Account Coordinator

Martin Retail Group, partnering with Leo Burnett, has served the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Based in Birmingham, Alabama with eight regional offices, we are one of the nation’s largest automotive retail advertising and media spot buying agencies in the country. We work hard, innovate, and deliver the best solutions to drive business for our clients while offering employees work-life balance and a family-friendly, enjoyable environment.

We have an excellent opportunity for an entry-level individual to join our team in the position of Account Coordinator.  Working with our North Central Region office in Naperville, Illinois, this person will be responsible for assisting in the daily management of client accounts and providing broad support across all facets of the business.

• Assigned regional and Local Marketing Association (LMA) duties, varies weekly
• Client and competitor data “pulls”, organization and analysis for reporting
• Secure client approval of Television, Digital and Social Media and production EAs (estimates)
• Maintain central filing system for GM incentive programs, sales, media schedules, commercials, catalogs, product information, EAs, etc.
• Ongoing exposure to Advertising and Marketing Media Plan & Strategy Development (with eventual input to planning process)
• Heavy tracking of internal reports and digital marketing metrics
• Attend and support client meetings and deliverables
• Trained as a backfill to the Account Executive position, for needed support and individual’s future growth
• Learn as much as you can about our client’s business!

Education:

4-year degree in related field

Experience:

0-1 years of agency, marketing or related business experience. A previous related internship and/or temp assignment will be helpful. Media and/or traffic exposure a plus.

Required Skills:

Excellent computer and communication skills.  Candidates MUST have proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Salary : $39,710 - $47,595