Account Supervisor

Job Description:

This position consists of managing tasks for the overall strategy, media, creative, production, and financial aspects of the Clients’ business in assigned territory. This function includes completing daily tasks on core pieces-of-business, as well as developing and overseeing the implementation of long-term creative, financial, and media strategies.

The Account Supervisor will also supervise all the activities of the Account Executive(s), AAE(s), and/or Account Coordinator(s) under their charge.

Specific Duties:

• Manage all aspects of regional advertising (strategy, creative, media, production, financials) for assigned Client Group and individual markets
• Manage preparation and execution of Client meetings for assigned territory
• Develop and oversee implementation of advertising strategies for assigned territory
• Oversee the implementation of media and production for assigned territory
• Monitor and update advertising financials for assigned markets
• Serve as the primary contact with Media, Creative Group, and Account Planning
• Serve as the primary contact for Clients' factory representatives
• Manage and train subordinates while supervising the overall workflow carried out by junior account management and/or administrative staff for their Clients
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Client Service:
• As the primary contact, the Account Supervisor will be required to maintain positive relationships with their Clients, as well as the appropriate factory personnel; further, the supervisor will be required to develop working relationships with various media and marketing vendors of their Clients.
• The Account Supervisor must understand all factors that influence the Client’s business and demonstrate an on-going commitment and response to Client needs.
• The Account Supervisor will be required to prepare strategic options with input from Creative and Strategic Planning & Research groups and draft effective creative strategies.
• The job will require the Account Supervisor to take initiative in developing preliminary written points-of-view regarding basic business direction and advertising strategy (media, creative, financial, promotion, etc.).
• The position will require the Account Supervisor to evaluate advertising based on strategic merit and recognize effective advertising concepts and executions in order to provide sound recommendations to the Client.

• Supervision:
• The Account Supervisor will be expected to develop a positive relationship with each of their subordinates, as well as provide proper and adequate training and supervision for each.
• The job will require the Account Supervisor to foster a positive, productive, and efficient working environ for their subordinates.
• The position will require the Supervisor to build and maintain solid relations and work effectively with personnel in other Agency departments (Creative, Media, Production, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to achieve optimal results.

• Experience & Training:
• Significant advertising agency experience is a must, as the job requires a thorough competence in advertising principles and agency functions (media, creative, production, traffic, financials, billing, etc.).
• An understanding of integrated communications (Direct Marketing, Interactive, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Lifestyle Marketing, Collateral, and Merchandising) is also required in order to effectively manage the account.
• Prior experience in the automotive category is required; prior experience in retail advertising is a plus, but not required.

Job Qualifications:

• High degree of professionalism:
• Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must

• Analytic & Strategic Skills:
• Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
• Good understanding, use, and interpretation of numerical data
• Ability to develop focused, insightful strategies and to effectively/efficiently execute tactical plans

• Communication:
• Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential
• Exceptional meeting preparation and Client-presentation skills are a must
• Adept ability to provide timely status reporting to Management Director is a must

• Exceptional Organizational & Time-Management Skills:
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace

• Great Attitude; must:
• Assume a high level of enthusiasm and be able to respond well under pressure
• Outgoing, positive personality with a “nothing’s impossible” approach to daily tasks
• Take a “fresh” approach to the business bringing new ideas to each project and task
• Be a “team player” embracing the culture of the office

• Supervision:
• Ability to listen well and appropriately train subordinates is mandatory
• Must have good ability to properly oversee delegated tasks

• Self-Starter: must be a quick learner, intuitive, and proactive
• Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks

• Computer Aptitude:
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must
• Experience with SalesForce and various Apple, Adobe software is a plus, but not required