Assistant Account Executive

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. We believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible.

We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration.

We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the clients we service.

This position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the account executive(s), account supervisor(s), and agency management director. The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) will be part of the Saatchi & Saatchi account services team working on the Toyota retail advertising business in the Pacific Northwest.

Duties Include:

• Provide support in meeting preparation
• Manage website support for client digital communication
• Serve as liaison to Internal Operations Department and coordinating/ executing creative production activities and projects
• Manage the advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for any markets he or she is assigned while serving as the primary contact with the Media Planner and Internal Operations for those Clients
• Assist the Account Supervisor in budget-management and financials projects
• Execute various market and media research/statistical projects
• Assist in processing event Co-op submissions

Job Requirements:

• Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
• The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations.
• Some client contact will eventually be involved, and an understanding of the Client’s business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with their Clients through consistent contact and diligent client service.
• Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
• The AAE post will require extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software.

• High degree of professionalism:

• Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must
• Must be able to respond well under pressure

• Communication:

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to keep supervisors properly informed

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills:

• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace

• Attitude:

• Must assume a high level of enthusiasm and an eagerness to establish a foundation for a career in advertising
• Must be a self-starter: quick learner, intuitive, and proactive
• Must have an outgoing and positive personality with a “nothing’s impossible” approach to daily tasks
• Must take a “fresh” approach to the business bringing new ideas to each project and task

• Computer Aptitude:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software and Keynote is a must