Assistant Account Executive

Overview
The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the account executive(s), account supervisor(s), and agency management director. The AAE will be part of the DSplus account services team working on the Toyota and Lexus business within the Growth and Retention division.

Responsibilities

Support meeting preparation including presentation building, analytics and report build out, and asset aggregation

Manage Tier 1 creative production and internal communication among teams

Serve as liaison to Project Management and Creative department while coordinating and executing creative production activities and projects

Support advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for projects assigned

Assist the Account Supervisor in budget management and financial projects

Execute creative and media research/statistical projects

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred

Must build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, Finance) to facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations

Some client contact will eventually be involved, and understanding of the client’s business is essential; forge positive relationships with 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

Extensive proficiency in computers and specific software

High degree of professionalism; strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness

Ability to respond well under pressure

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, maintaining productivity at an expedient pace

Enthusiastic, self-starter, quick learner, intuitive, proactive, outgoing positive personality with a “nothing’s impossible” approach to daily tasks

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software, and Keynote

Benefits

Compensation Range: $44,000 - $45,500 annually

Medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and flexible time off

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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