Senior Account Executive

Title: Senior Account Executive 

Company/Location: Biolumina / New York, NY 

Department/Discipline: Account 

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. 

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 

• In person client travel is required 

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 the Company Values in all decisions and interactions 

• 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 management 

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, Pharma experience a major plus! 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Well-developed knowledge of business practices/vendor relations 

Biolumina’s Values 

Open Mind 

• Always ask why—of your teammates, your clients, and yourself. And don’t