Responsibilities

• Lead and activate Omni-channel marketing strategies for Automotive clients, while overseeing the development and the execution of strategy, creative and media plans.
• Develop strong relationships with senior level Automotive Client(s) responsible for development of advertising programs establishing regular communication to ensure expectations are met.
• Anticipate Automotive Client needs, keeping the Agency in the position of leading rather than following.
• Engage and activate both internal team members and the Automotive Client to maximize effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day supervision of assigned team. See that all team members have the “big picture” on assigned projects. Encourage, motivate and develop growth plans by coaching, training and identifying opportunities.
• Work with Account Director and all Agency departments to ensure that our goals for Automotive Clients are met
• Ensure that all work is reviewed before it goes to the Automotive Client and is always on schedule. Implement a process for quality assurance amongst junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with Agency/Client scope of work guidelines
• Monitor clients business on a daily/weekly basis while being prepared to speak to comp trends and sales trends on the spot.
• Be the igniting spark that is constantly on the look out for the next new marketing opportunity to activate for your Automotive Client/s.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or relevant, equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years as an Account Supervisor or Account Manager supporting Automotive Clients in a full-service agency is required
• Experience launching mass communication with a deep understanding of media planning and buying process for Print, TV, Radio, Digital & Social.
• Automotive and Advertising/Marketing Industry experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels
• Proven leadership abilities and managerial experience
• Thorough understanding of content development and creative activation for digital & traditional production
• Strong writing, presentation and client-facing communication skills (presentation samples may be requested)
• Good multi-tasking, networking, time management and interpersonal skills.
• A strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done quickly