Description
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The Account Executive (AE) is the primary contact of the Sales Planning department regarding all assigned accounts. The AE also works with the Sales Assistant, as a team, to ensure all maintenance associated with accounts runs as ordered and that all client guarantees are delivered.
Responsibilities
The AE must be able to:
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Prepare and revise sales plans using Dealmaker system to be presented to clients/agencies.
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Daily monitoring of the Account Executives on air schedules. Working directly with Sales Assistant to ensure schedule runs as ordered.
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Manage liability and prepare post analysis. Actively track liability and arrange for under-delivery schedules to air.
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Prepare Change Notices for spots that have been missed or changes requested by agency.
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Manage internal program changes and notification to clients.
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Monitor account status after each change by checking the account totals in billing (Orion).
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Resolve account discrepancies and prepare correspondence in a timely manner.
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Perform any additional duties assigned by management.
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Dealmaker and Orion system experience is a plus.
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Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications or related field
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Sales planning or advertising agency buying/planning experience.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Media Math skills required.
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
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Attention to detail a must.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be organized, efficient, team player and strategic thinker.