Senior Account Executive

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. We believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the clients we service.

Job Description

As a Senior Account Executive on the Chicago Region Toyota Dealer Association (TDA), you will report directly to the Account Supervisor and work closely with the Regional TDA Account Management and Media Planning Teams.

Overview:

• This position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the Account Supervisor(s), and agency Management Director. The Senior AE will be part of the Saatchi & Saatchi Account Services team working on the Toyota retail advertising business in the Chicago Region.
• Manage regional advertising activities (creative, media, sponsorships, budgets & production) for assigned client groups. 
• Make media and sponsorship recommendations for assigned client group based on a deep understanding of the client’s industry, business, and objectives. 
• Regularly conduct client meetings in-person and on video conference. 
• Attends client, internal and partner status meetings. 
• Assists Account Supervisor with various client deliverables.

Qualifications

• High degree of Professionalism, strong focus on accuracy, very high attention to detail and timeliness is a must.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Analytic and strategic skills, strong communication, excellent oral and written skills, presentation skills needed.
• Must assume a high level of enthusiasm and an interest in furthering a career in advertising. 

Requirements: 

• 3-4+ years agency or client account service experience required.
• Position will be hybrid with in-office time required.
• Candidate must be positioned in the Greater Chicagoland area.
• As the primary client contact, the Senior AE will be required to develop positive relationships with clients through diligent client service which will include travel for in-person meetings. 
• Thorough knowledge of Keynote, Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of Social Media and the Digital media landscape.  
• Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
• The position will require the Senior AE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, Traffic, Planning, and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations.
• Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

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