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Account Coordinator

Publication or Company  Berard Associates
Industry  Advertising Agency, Branding & Packaging, Graphic Design/Art Direction, Marketing
Benefits Bonuses, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements You will be an integral part of our day-to-day operations, ensuring the office and client projects are run to the absolute best by providing support to the Account Directors. We seek a good face for the agency that can demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills. You must be a mature self starter able to perform multiple tasks efficiently and competently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting Account Directors on client projects
• Following up on action items and working closely with strategic and creative teams to meet deadlines
• Attending client meetings, note taking and preparing status reports, as needed
• Proofreading, creating presentation materials, etc.
• Supervising vendors and obtaining bids/quotes for projects
• Assisting with research for strategy and concept development
• Develop existing client relationships and drafting proposals
• Assisting with in-house photo shoots and press events, as needed
• Handling reception duties including telephone enquiries, managing incoming and outgoing post, greeting clients and preparing meetings
• Maintaining filing systems (hardcopy and digital)
• Updating the agency portfolio and archives
• Overseeing office and stationery supplies

Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required; 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point skills; knowledge of Keynote and Adobe InDesign a plus
• Basic knowledge of Mac OS/X
• Outstanding organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• High attention to detail
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Integrity and discretion
• Flexible to evolving responsibilities and last minute changes
• Enthusiasm for luxury brands and the beauty industry a plus
About Our Company Bérard Associates is an internationally recognized award-winning boutique design firm specializing in packaging and brand identity for the luxury, beauty, consumer products and retail industries. Bérard works with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-ups, from prestige to mass, to evolve and expand their business and consumer experience. This is a creative, faced-paced yet professional environment centered on teamwork, client service and high-end design.