Senior Account Executive

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways. 

Title: Senior Account Executive

Company/Location: Wildtype/New York, NY 

Department/Discipline: Account Services

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. 

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/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/manage all client deadlines 

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

• Effectively lead internal meetings (e.g. status meetings, job start-ups, etc.), making important, relevant contributions, and generate 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 appropriatel 

• 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 escalate 

issues/decisions to manager 

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

Management Responsibilities 

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

• Provide constructive and direct on-going 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/vendor relations