Senior Account Executive

Job Description
The SAE supports the Account Supervisor in managing the day-to-day activity of the account, including managing client deadlines, maintaining the integrity of the client’s budget, and developing creative briefs. The SAE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader.

Agency
Omnicom Health

Job Function
Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction
Account Management

Primary Job Responsibilities

Manage account independently on a day-to-day basis

Develop creative and strategic thinking skills

Develop creative briefs

Manage client expectations at all times to foster effectiveness and productivity

Provide input to and draft sections of the agency tactical plan

Maintain regular client contact at product manager level and become integral part of client team ensuring that the client is updated and briefed on all relevant account activity

Meet and manage all client deadlines

Monitor fee hours and proactively alert agency management and/or clients of projects heading out of scope

Effectively lead internal meetings (e.g., status meetings, job start‑ups, etc.), making important, relevant contributions, and generating workable conclusions

Evaluate creative work for consistency and accuracy

Keep senior management briefed on account activities

Demonstrate strong knowledge of scientific category and brand

Additional Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally

Demonstrate good problem‑solving and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately

Remain calm despite high pressure situations

Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency

Uphold agency quality standards in servicing the client

Maintain accurate time sheets

Foster a positive team environment, demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors

Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows

Establish credibility and maintain leadership image both internally and externally; convey confidence without over‑promising

Understand when it’s appropriate to make decisions independently and when to elevate issues or decisions to manager

Uphold the Company Values (the 3 E’s) in all decisions and interactions

Generate performance reviews for AEs, AAEs, and support staff, when applicable

Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback to team members

Delegate work effectively, where appropriate

Qualifications

College degree, preferably in marketing, advertising, communications or science/medicine

3 years agency or comparable experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Well‑developed knowledge of business practices and vendor relations

Professional image: $70,000 – $99,500

Employees are required to work in the office at least three days a week; some agencies may require five days.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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