Administrative Skills, Advertising, Advertising Agencies, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Direct Marketing, Expense Tracking, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Outbound Marketing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Promotional Programs, Retail, Sales Management, Solution Sales, Status Reports, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
7 days ago
DESCRIPTION
The Account Executive works closely with account management to support the planning and execution of account-specific marketing programs. 3 years of prior CPG or ad agency experience, a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and strong communication skills. Additional experience with consumer packaged goods and/or retail marketing is a plus. May travel up to 25% of time. Develop estimates, track expenses, invoicing, develop and manage timelines, keep team abreast of critical dates, schedule meetings as needed, write and update weekly job status reports, handle general administrative requests as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions of this Position
Train/supervise/oversee effective completion of all Account Coordinator job responsibilities
Initiate regular client status meetings for all on-going projects including anticipating upcoming projects
Attend client meetings (in-person and via phone)
Serve as primary day-to-day client contact at appropriate level
Write/coordinate the creation of case studies for completed projects
Obtain samples for Agency archive
Develop, nurture, and maintain client relationships
Review trade journals, newspapers, magazines, and web-sites specific to client's industry to be aware of and stay abreast of marketing mix functions (integrated marketing, direct marketing, promotional marketing, etc.) and the objectives, strategies and tactics utilized
Write recaps of meetings and issue within 24 hours of meeting/discussion
Provide/develop preparation materials for brainstorm meetings
Participate in brainstorm meetings, time permitting
Fulfill miscellaneous client requests (retrieval and distribution of logos, artwork, etc.)
Be a resource for planning (both client and field based)
Ensure recommended program solutions fulfill clients sales/marketing goals and brand standards
Assist or lead in presentation of concepts
Be the primary team member responsible for creative process, facilitation/management, and creative presentations
Ensure receipt of client-approved Creative Guidelines/Communication priorities
Support account lead in presentation of creative
Ensure recommended creative solution fulfills approved Creative Guidelines and Communication Priorities
Assist creative by providing clients with a variety of solutions
Obtain all existing electronic files and artwork from other client vendors as needed for projects
Follow Agency process and procedures
Oversee the implementation and management of any sweepstakes administration, rebates, etc.
Manage budget and timeline keeping Agency and client teams abreast of deviations
Work closely with retail field team and client team to support them in generating new ideas/strategic concepts for platforms as well as retail custom promotions
Support execution of retail custom promotions/platforms with account team and internal departments
Increase profitability by ensuring appropriate mark ups are utilized in all estimating and billing
Assist in development of monthly estimates of client billing and profit
Help Director/Supervisor manage overall profitability of accounts
Keep clients and team abreast of changes in the project that may affect the overall budget and/or timing
Be willing, able, readily available to work outside of "normal hours"
Be a team player to your specific account team(s)
Assist and grow relations with Mosaic Client Services and Customer/Client Business Managers
Be willing to assist team in any way
Provide follow-up on discussions, issues, projects, etc. internally & with clients
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience required
Three years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred
Research/analysis experiences a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Proven leadership, organization, and communications skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Self-starter with strong analytical problem-solving ability
Ability to effectively develop and communicate ideas to upper management
Ability to handle multiple projects
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
ABOUT US
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Business Unit: Corporate
Salary Range: $########### - $###########
Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co, LLC