Senior Account Executive

About this role

Title
: Senior Account Executive


Company/Location
: Biolumina / New York, NY


Department/Discipline
: Account


Description
The SAE supports the Account Supervisor in managing the day-to-day activity of the account, including managing client deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the client’s budget and developing creative briefs. The SAE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader.


Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage account independently on a day-to-day basis
• Develop creative and strategic thinking skills
• Develop creative briefs
• Manage client expectations at all times to foster effectiveness/productivity
• Provide input to and draft sections of the agency tactical plan
• Maintain regular client contact at product manager level and become integral part of client team ensuring that the client is updated and briefed on all relevant account activity
• Meet/manage all client deadlines
• Monitor fee hours and proactively alert agency management and/or clients of projects are heading out of scope
• Effectively lead internal meetings (e.g. status meetings, job start-ups, etc.), making important, relevant contributions, and generate workable conclusions
• Evaluate creative work for consistency and accuracy
• Keep senior management briefed on account activities
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of scientific category and brand
• In person client travel is required

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately
• Remain calm despite high pressure situations
• Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency
• Uphold the Company Values in all decisions and interactions
• Maintain accurate time s...