Responsibilities

• Build client relationships with appropriate marketing and sales functions, this includes visits to client headquarters and participation in client planning meetings
• Serve as primary client contact at the appropriate management level
• Train/supervise/oversee effective completion of all Account Coordinator & Account Executive job responsibilities
• Expand client relationships to gain incremental revenue
• Share best practices with others to maximize business potential
• Understand client’s objectives, strategies and tactics and be the client advocate with the agency team
• Ensure that we are meeting or exceeding all client contract obligations
• Lead or support the strategic planning process
• Participate in brainstorm meetings
• Utilize Agency planning documents, such as job brief

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Research/analysis experience a plus.
• Familiarity with market research techniques, including syndicated data
• Proven leadership, organization, and communications skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter with strong analytical problem-solving ability.
• Effectively develop and communicate ideas, both oral and written.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Additional experience with consumer packaged goods and/or retail marketing, along with a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and strong communication skills is a plus.
• May travel up to 25% - 30% of time.