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Senior Account Executive (Bay Street & Queens Quay)
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POSITION: Senior Account Executive (World Vision)
DEPARTMENT: MacLaren McCann Relationship Marketing
REPORTS TO: Account Supervisor
Who is MacLaren McCann?
Maclaren McCann Canada Inc. is a full service, multi-disciplined advertising agency that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. which is a publically traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. We have a staff of over 450 employees and offices throughout the country. MacLaren McCann has continuously been ranked in the top three agencies in Canada since it began in 1915. Some of our clients include General Motors, Nestle, MasterCard, Wendy's Restaurants of Canada Inc., Kraft Canada, Movie Central, Peller Estates, Bayer Crop Science, Imperial Oil, Orange Julius, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Blockbuster, World Vision and Coca-Cola Canada Ltd.
We are, simply, purveyors of Truth Well Told. We are miners of human insight and weavers of stories that transcend any specific medium to touch a nerve, spark a conversation, and elicit a response. We are committed, fearless and boundary-breaking. Our vision is simple…to be the very best multi-disciplined advertising agency in North America. We know that the best work comes from the best place in the best people.
To learn more about us, our legacy and to see some of our great work, visit us at www.maclaren.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
As the Senior Account Executive on the World Vision business, you will manage and co-ordinate agency resources to ensure that day-to-day client needs are met. The Senior Account Executive will act as the daily client contact and ensure that all projects assigned are completed smoothly and on a timely basis, particularly the creative product.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Fulfill daily client requests ensuring that all projects assigned are executed to plan and are strategically sound
· Keep the client, account, creative and production teams updated on the status of account activities
· Act as internal contact for account needs
· Maintain a general understanding of the client business and competitive environment
· Generate competitive tracking/reviews, providing POVs when required
· Develop a positive and partnering relationship with all clients
· Initiate and co-ordinate the scheduling of production process
· Oversee and maintain the accuracy and quality of agency product
· Produce communication materials (contact and status reports, etc.)
· Develop workback schedules as required
· Traffic creative approvals
· Under the supervision of the Account Supervisor, develop and write effective creative briefs
· Lead the development and execution of World Vision DM appeals
· Responsible for the daily maintenance of the billing and budgeting process
· Assist with building a positive agency culture
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a client service role in an agency with a focus on relationship and direct advertising – primarily for Direct Marketing campaigns
· Exposure to complex Direct Mail Programs a bonus
· Post-secondary education in marketing/advertising an asset
· Solid understanding of the direct creative and print production process
· Demonstrated knowledge of direct and target marketing
· Strong client service orientation
· Superior organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail - a MUST.
· Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, dynamic, ever-changing environment, and set priorities
· Ability to write and communicate effectively
· Continually drive for results and highest quality standards
· Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
· Solid understanding of the creative process
· Category experience a strong asset
· Team player but also able to work independently
· Proficient in MS office
Does this sound like you? Are you ready for the next challenge in your career? Is this the job that you were born to do? Are you looking to become a team member in an amazing advertising agency? Talented candidates that are in search of a new challenge are encouraged to e-mail their resume to yourfutureis@maclaren.com. Please quote “Senior Account Executive – World Vision” in the subject line of your e-mail. We truly appreciate everyone’s interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about us, our legacy and to see some of our great work, visit us at www.maclaren.com.
Published at 28-08-2010
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