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Account Executive (Agency)

Job title: Account Executive (Agency)
Contract type: Freelance
Location: New York
Discipline: Marketing
Remote: Yes
Salary: 70-80k
Reference: 438076
Contact name: Jocelyn Yant

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Account/Project Manager The Perception is a minority-owned brand experience agency. We find the moments that matter between brands and their consumers, and we mine those to produce truly remarkable work that connects. We are Altogether Human. We are The Perception. Position Description The Perception!s account/project managers are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed with a high degree of quality, within a timely fashion, and within budget. Account/Project Managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep Client and agency stakeholders informed throughout the process. The ideal candidate will provide support across operational, strategic, creative, production and business development. On individual projects, the role is both client facing, and internal, always representing the best interest of the project. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the project, from on- boarding and pitch through production all the way to high fives for a job well done. Responsibilities for Account/Project Manager • Understand our client’s business objectives and proactively manage Client and Agency team expectations • Demonstrate leadership and value add with strategic thinking • Grow client relationships in terms of project deliverables and service level satisfaction • Determine and define project scopes and objectives • In conjunction with Group Director, oversee development of briefs, statements of work, and project templates and tools with the support of account and production team members • When presenting agency work and ideas, you communicate with confidence, conviction, and a diplomatic authority, with preparedness to defend agency work where/when appropriate, and have the ability to build client and internal stakeholder trust organically • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner • Prepare budgets based on the scope of work and resource requirements • Track project costs to meet budget • Develop and manage detailed project schedules/timelines and work plan • Provide project updates consistently to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables • Manage account relationships with all Client stakeholders and provide regular status updates both internally and externally • Ensure the success and satisfaction of individual Client relationships • Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement • Maintain client financials including budget projections to final billing • Ensure agency internal project management software (Asana/Drop Box) is organized and up to date • Own, monitor and disseminate Client brand guidelines and visual system requirements to ensure all marketing communications match specifications/guidelines • Demonstrable interest in technology and digital trends • Demonstrated experience across all digital production processes and operations • Familiarity with digital development principles like responsive design Qualifications for Project Manager • Bachelor's degree in management, marketing, computer science, business, or a related field • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, but not essential • 3-5+ years of project and/or account management experience in marketing, advertising, or technology • Proven ability to solve problems creatively • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices • Experience seeing projects through the full lifecycle • Excellent analytical skills • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline • Strong communication skills and ability to instill confidence in others • Aside from technical skills, we care deeply about the personal values of our employees. • When we select a candidate for review, you'll be vetted for your skills as much as for the fit to the team. • Some of the values we care about are: You like to receive and give constructive feedback You have a continual thirst for knowledge and a desire for self improvement You are a self-starter and are driven by purpose You take initiative and champion projects and causes You contribute to your team and the greater good concurrently You are professionally kind and play nice with others At Your Core Creativity. We are in the business of idea generation. Disruptive ideas come from everyone. Collaborative. In a business filled with Type A personalities, team play is an imperative Curiosity. An unrelenting natural desire to understand things around you and how they work. And why people behave as they do. IQ / EQ. Enjoy thinking deeply and navigating human dynamics. Life Is a Sport. Competition is fun and to be sought out rather than avoided. Resiliency. Sometimes you win. And sometimes you get knocked on your butt. But the resilient get right back up again every time. Sense Of Humor. Able to embrace the inherent humor of life and to laugh and enjoy it. Self-Motivator. Ability and desire to think multiple steps ahead — with the intent of driving projects forward. Human. Everyone makes mistakes. You take them and build success
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