The King Agency Hiring For Advertising Account Executive at Richmond, VA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Account ExecutiveWho we are: The King Agency is a collection of artists, writers, strategists, account managers, analysts and tech geeks who think that the common notion of advertising is too limited. But the notion of creativity isn’t. We work the realms of research, pixels, production, and ideas, after all, which means that we consider every angle. It also means that everything from strategy to print, broadcast to social media, and out-of-home to guerilla all come with the turf. The way we figure it, the only way to keep a client’s business moving forward is to have the capabilities to deliver and to always do what’s right for the brand.Position Summary: The King Agency (TKA) is looking for an Account Executive who will be responsible for supporting the Account Managers in their working relationship with clients.This position will work collaboratively with the account management team, leveraging Agency services and resources to meet client’s business objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and effectively delivering strategic solutions to client business goals.
The Account Executive will also have day-to-day client contact and responsibility in maintaining a highly responsive service orientation. The Account Executive must be knowledgeable in both the Agency and each client’s business and processes. This position will be responsible for executing client deliverables, working ahead of deadlines, and being proactive with new approaches and ideas. This individual coordinates deployment of assets supporting client campaigns created by the Agency.Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in business or marketing and 2+ years of experience in working with client accounts. This position requires excellent verbal and written communications skills; the capability for analytical thinking; sense of entrepreneurship and self initiation; dynamic presentation skills; strong personal organization; and interpersonal skills working well within a team.Responsibilities:

• Oversees day-to-day client activities, including responding to client phone calls, emails, production and creative deadlines, media placements, etc., to ensure continued progress of client workflow.

• Works in a proactive manner to support the creation and execution of tactics supporting strategic client marketing plans.

• Coordinates all steps in the client approval process; effectively communicating plans to clients as needed; meeting deadlines and execution of marketing components.

• Works with Account Managers to ensure client objectives are achieved.

• Keeps appraised of all relevant industry and market developments within Agency and

Client industries.

• Proofreads copy, artwork, agency and printers’ proofs as requested; sees that all work completes the standard agency approval process before being reviewed by clients or turned over to suppliers.

• Strong networking skills to represent TKA at industry functions.
• Gathers and assembles background information and analyses as needed by the

Account Manager in development of briefs, etc.Desired Skills:

• Well versed in account marketing and executing tactics to support client needs
• High-energy, motivated self-starter, with a entrepreneurial spirit
• 2+ years advertising agency or equivalent experience
• Experience in both B2B and B2C channels
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both internal and external
• Effectively apply analytical thinking to generate creative and effective solutions

Benefits:

• 15 days of annual PTO
• Health and dental insurance benefits available
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location