Senior Account Executive, Client Services

The Sr. Account Executive (SAE) oversees and manages the workflow and execution of various multi-channel marketing campaigns. The SAE works within the account team to execute activities for our automotive client accounts. SAE responsibilities include:

• Primary client interface with each project managed
• Creates presentations, sets up meetings and communicate with clients and account team
• Lead in project planning and scheduling
• Internal and external quotes and approvals
• Develop pricing and profit calculations and approvals
• Develop and manage launch and production schedules
• Manage all project workflow with production teams
• Coordinate outside vendor production
• Pursue and process approvals from account team, clients and production teams
• Communicate project status and changes with account team, clients and production team
• Prepare data processing specifications and perform audits
• Assist in managing the workflow of projects from sales through production and close
• Ensure client sign-off on all phases of production
• Provide proofing and audit of campaign materials and deliverables
• Update client status reports
• Assists in resolving problems with projects
• Manage all cost tracking and ensure project is billed correctly
• Process invoices and procure approvals on a timely basis
• Process and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports to internal and external customers
• Coordinate postage funds, request postage invoices and complete postage reconciliations
• Prepare data processing specifications and perform audits
• Ensure client sign-off on all phases of production
• Update client status reports
• Develop and compile competitive reviews
• Manage direct marketing campaigns at appropriate levels
• Serve as liaison between client and creative, production, and data
• Prepare well-organized, clear and concise memos, conference reports and documentation
• Track program results and generates response reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Marketing or Communications, or comparable experience
• 4-8 years of experience in related account role 
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently; self-starter, with strong initiative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint expertise is a must
• SalesForce.com application experience e a plus
• Must be familiar with the use of presentations, meeting minutes, and status reports
• Automotive marketing or digital media experience a plus