Assistant Account Executive

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Account Executive plays an important role in developing national sponsorship programs and partnerships that are strategic, innovative and on budget. Interfaces with the client on a daily basis and must be articulate, polished, possess good judgment, have in-depth knowledge about the client's business and show enthusiasm for the work. Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and accuracy are a must.

Day to Day:

Program/event coordination: help develop and execute national sponsorship programsResearch

Organization

Tactical planning

Reporting

Responsible for:Department calendars

Purchase orders/invoice processing

Meeting scheduling

Travel coordination

Mailings

Address client needs. Work to provide client with innovative and exciting programs that meet their objectives and appeal to varied targets (dealers, owners, prospects) to heighten brand image and awareness.

Travel - On-site event planning and management.

Administrative - Support senior staff.

Internal (Team One) projects.

Experience: Preferred 1 - 2 years' experience in an advertising agency, Public Relations firm or Promotions/Event Marketing environment.

Education: A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Skills and Abilities: This person must be highly organized, with a charismatic and varied communication style. Excellent project management, organizational skills, communication -verbal and written, and budgeting skills. Self-starter/entrepreneurial but also a team player. Attention to detail; Understands the importance of paperwork and procedures. Ability to work on many tasks simultaneously while maintaining high-level of accuracy. Self-confident, poised and tactful; fun and creative, brings new ideas and solutions to programs. Strong presentation skills.