Account Executive

Job description / Role

My client is a mid-size 360 advertising agency. Having been in the region for over 4 years my client has built a solid client portfolio and a strong reputation within the industry.

SUMMARY
The Account Executive is responsible for the day-to-day execution of assigned client projects. The AE coordinates and manages agency resources for their projects and often acts as the day-to-day interface between the various agency departments that are involved in project development. This position is instrumental in ensuring that projects are completed on-time, on-budget and meets client/agency objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop knowledge of clients business, competitive challenges, and how key strategic issues could impact client/agency objectives
- Develop an understanding of integrated marketing campaign management, production processes and reporting
- Develop project/creative/media briefs based on client/agency input and present briefs to creative team and other agency departments involved in the projects development
- Be proactive understand the big picture as well as the details and contribute suggestions, new ideas, procedure recommendations, etc. to team and agency management
- Learn how to analyze campaign results, draw conclusions and proactively make recommendations to optimize the clients program
- Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and/or with complementary businesses to recommend and sell additional agency services
- Understand multiple marketing disciplines beyond just advertising or direct response (e.g., how all disciplines can best work together to support client goals)
- Forge strong cross-agency relationships; help train new team members in agency procedures
- Coordinate development of estimates, billing and vendor invoices within approved budgets
- Be the go-to person for production status and schedules for assigned client projects; manage work in-progress, track agency time against estimates and reconcile upon completion
- Provide effective/timely communications to agency staff, clients, and outside suppliers through conference reports, emails, etc.
- Evaluate copy, layout/artwork, media plans and production materials against approved briefs and make recommendations as appropriate prior to concepts being presented to clients
- Anticipate project delays or cost/time overages and proactively address situation with manager
- Keep supervisor and management fully informed of account challenges and opportunities
- Contribute to the overall spirit of gyro by injecting a positive personal impact to the workplace by bringing enthusiasm, energy and a positive spirit to the work environment

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in marketing communications
- 2-4 yrs. relevant marketing programs management and/or agency experience
- Must have B-to-B experience
- Knowledge of 1-2 integrated marketing expertise areas (print advertising, interactive, online/offline direct marketing, vendor management)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Sound analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.