Senior Account Executive (SAE)
Position Overview
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) will own workstreams and report to the Account Supervisor or VP, Account Director. The SAE is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the client account, including client presentations and gaining internal and external creative concept approval. You will manage your business autonomously while mentoring junior members of the team. Our work is fully integrated across live‑action television shoots, content development, digital, social, and OOH. This is a fast‑paced and dynamic role in which you will be a true partner to our clients and cross‑functional agency teams ensuring that Grey continues to champion our efforts in making Famously Effective work for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Client + Brand Advisor
Assume the role of main day‑to‑day client contact and start to lead and support a variety of integrated work streams while helping to position the brand and client as a leader in the category.
Provide client‑service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, tracking usage and performance, and compiling reports, competitor trend analysis, and logistics.
Develop strong relationships with clients across various disciplines and business areas throughout the organization, including Creative, Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Production teams and agency partners (media, PR, etc).
Exhibit a deep understanding of the client's business and category.
Respond promptly to all client and internal requests.
Creative Collaborator and Creative Champion
Influence the development of the highest quality creative work by sharing knowledge of the client, business, and brand and demonstrate strong creative judgement and strategic recommendations.
Collaborate with the Planning, Project Management, and Creative departments to write a strong, inspiring agency brief and concept based on the client's initial brief.
Populate and distribute weekly/monthly status reports to key stakeholders.
Assist in strategic creative development, production, and post‑production of advertising communications, including but not limited to film (broadcast and online), print, and social.
Manage all internal checkpoints for a project, including legal and network clearance, talent management, business affairs and trafficking.
Growth Oriented Agency Leader
Coordinate with client and agency finance to oversee monthly billing needs, manage and reconcile budgets, resolve or elevate issues, track hours by job numbers, and evaluate all estimates and invoices for accuracy.
Continually seek ways to add value to the client‑agency relationship.
Intentional Leadership
Proactively manage project implementation, from concept phase to final production.
Supervise and provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the team, including oversight of the AE & AAE's.
Who You Are
Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one's ever seen before.
Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done.
Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain.
Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change.
What You Will Need
3‑5 years of experience in a marketing agency, association, or related field.
Ability to be resourceful and think strategically and creatively.
Desire to contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work community.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Familiar with other creative platforms including but not limited to Keynote and PDF.
Superior language and grammar skills.
At GREY we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
GREY is a place where who you are – your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status – will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energize your creativity and become an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
Pay Range: $45,000 — $100,000 USD
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
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- Pay:
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- Job type:
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