Freelance Account Executive

J. Walter Thompson Atlanta, GA 30326 April 20, 2018 Marketing

At J. Walter Thompson we create pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business. We have been connecting brands with consumers and creating engaging stories that shift behavior for over 150 years. We currently have over 200 offices in 90 countries that contain 10,000 of the brightest minds in the business. We owe our growing success to the adoption of a set of simple principles we refer to as the 4 C’s: curiosity, collaboration, capability and courage. It is the embodiment of these traits that makes J. Walter Thompson unique. It is also what we look for in potential new hires.

J. Walter Thompson Atlanta is seeking a Freelance Account Executive. The Account Executive is responsible for day-to-day management of the account, overseeing digital projects spanning from campaign initiatives to larger strategy innovations to move the business forward.

Duties:

Develops in-depth expertise of client’s business and ongoing initiatives to support the business

Builds rapport and credibility with client based on trust and expert counsel

Works with project management to successfully kick off internal teams on new initiatives and ensures that client delivery dates are met

Works with planning to develop creative brief and project request that ladders up to client requests and expectations

Participates in client meetings including status calls, creative presentations, reporting, etc

Works closely with Account Supervisor to manage the client budget including obtaining client approval of estimates and tracking burn against the approved costs

Reviews all materials before client presentations/final production

Maintains accurate records of client expenditures, time utilization, billing information, client contacts, conference reports, etc.

Ensures prudent use of agency resources, tapping into appropriate team members where applicable

Keeps Account Supervisor informed of/involved with client activities/problems

Manages special projects as assigned

Familiarity with and adherence to agency financial and operating procedures and policy

Performance Accountability:

Cooperative relationships within the account team and with supervisor

Client satisfaction with agency support in achieving marketing objectives.

Work completion within budget and time parameters

Knowledge, Talents and Skills:

2 years experience in an advertising agency or related field

Experience working with integrated campaigns desired

Experience in vendor management desired

Experience with digital projects, innovation and CRM desired

Understanding of branding favored

Have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be well-organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Energy, competitive spirit, passion for world-class marketing, proactive

Microsoft office proficiency

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.