Account Executive, Automotive Advertising

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Account Executive managing client relationships in automotive advertising, ensuring goals and performance metrics are met. Collaborating across channels for optimal brand presence and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to opens jobs utilizing our internal job submission portal.
  • Works with Traffic Manager for all production jobs.
  • Oversees client and co-op/compliance approvals.
  • Constant record keeping of client and co-op/compliance approvals.
  • Strong understanding of how co-op/compliance programs work.
  • Makes creative changes at the direction of the client and/or Account Executive.
  • Proofreads ads prior to submitting to the client and final vendor.
  • Maintains and manages accurate monthly budgets for multiple client accounts.
  • Completes insertion orders.
  • Obtains media estimates.
  • Interacts with clients, multiple departments, and team members.
  • Direct mail, TV production, Radio production, Print ads, Point of Purchase Materials, Traffic, Microsites, Landing Pages, Web Banners, Website maintenance.
  • Executes the monthly planning creative at their sole discretion or direction of the Senior Account Executive if on the account.
  • Other tasks may include coordinating event logistics, other media outreach activities, developing data bases, coordinating mailings and assembling press packets, training kits or other materials.
  • Creates and manages accurate monthly budgets for multiple client accounts.
  • Reconciles each individual account for monthly billing.
  • Tracks the status of each client’s job(s) in the Creative Department and verifies that jobs will be completed on time.
  • Communicates with each client on a daily basis to discuss current and upcoming projects.
  • Gives input on creative strategy and initiates new jobs for the client.
  • Reviews and presents concepts/layouts/copy to the client for approval.
  • Communicates client feedback to the Account Coordinator and / or the Creative Department and discusses the next steps in the campaign.
  • Directs the work of assigned Account Coordinators.
  • Travels to the client when needed.
  • Manages pitches and presentations to the client.
  • Develops the SPEC planning outlines for each individual dealer at their sole discretion or direction of the Senior Account Executive if on the account.
  • Responsible for the quality and accuracy of monthly SPEC books for the client. Format dictated by Affinitiv Advertising.
  • Responsible for writing conference reports within 24 hours of the monthly meeting with the client. Format dictated by Affinitiv Advertising.
  • Maintains Affinitiv Advertising standards in all communication, internal documents, external documents and presents the company in a positive light 100% of the time.
  • Completes team 90 day and annual reviews in a timely manner (any Jr. Account Executives / Account Coordinators on the team).
  • Provides constant feedback to their team based on their performance.
  • Attends staff meetings.

Requirements:

  • 3+ more years of experience in an agency setting or equivalent work.
  • Experience in the Auto industry is preferred but not necessary
  • Experience and knowledge of Google Analytics
  • Experience with client support.
  • Must be detailed oriented and self-motivated.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Ability to maintain composure and function well under pressure.
  • Take initiative & be organized.
  • Experience with the Microsoft suite of products as well as Google properties (Google drive, etc).
  • Must be able to take direction well with ability to juggle multiple clients and campaigns simultaneously.
  • Persistence when encountering obstacles to keep the project moving to completion.
  • Consistently show respect for colleagues at all levels to contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Consistently demonstrate the ability to move into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise.

Benefits:

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401K effective day 1
  • generous PTO