Recruitment Marketing Coordinator
AB&C is looking for an Account Coordinator to support our Account Executives. As an AB&C Account Coordinator, you’ll help our Account Executives oversee the day-to-day activities for assigned clients.
Job Summary
Our Account Coordinators are focused on ensuring that there is good communication between AB&C departments, that timelines are being met and that projects are completed.
You’ll function as a project manager on assigned accounts. In this capacity, you’ll coordinate the internal processing of client work and collaborate with colleagues, including division directors, account planners, media planners and buyers, copywriters, designers and administrative staff, overseeing the completion of client projects.
You’ll be encouraged to provide ideas to the team and to take part in the creative process. You’ll also be the backup contact for clients if the Account Executive is not available.
Baseline Requirements
- An understanding of the components of marketing and advertising strategies, and the ability to apply them in making decisions. Project management experience in any industry preferred.
- Commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment with many different working styles.
- Ability to prioritize client expectations and needs, and to revise plans when required.
- Ability to generate innovative, creative ideas and solutions.
- Sharp attention to detail and exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Energetic, approachable and enthusiastic workplace demeanor.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work in parallel with the Account Executive/Account Strategist on assigned accounts, diligently responding to client questions and concerns, while building trust and value in the relationship.
- Organize and participate in client meetings and client status calls, taking notes for each session.
- Gather pricing/intel and develop tactical proposals as advised by the Account Executive.
- Document change requests from clients in all project management platforms.
- Develop and send weekly client status reports to the Account Executive.
- Stay well-versed in all aspects of assigned accounts and client projects.
- Manage the flow of project work through the agency in conjunction with (or in place of) project management.
- Coordinate all client interaction with other members of the AB&C account team and freelancers, as well as client contacts and business contractors, to:
- Provide guidance, as needed, to other AB&C departments, freelancers and contractors.
- Initiate estimates, budget authorizations and creative briefs in response to client needs and expectations.
- Ensure that all internal and external client deadlines are met.
- Document client input by way of client conference reports, work orders, project scope documents, etc.
- Ensure that detailed, client-approved creative briefs are available for the account team.
- If the Account Executive is not available, serve as the backup contact for the client, ensuring that questions are answered, work continues smoothly and deadlines are met.
- Fill out time sheets on a daily basis and work with our accounting department on all client-related needs.
Strategic Thought Leadership and Professional Development
- Set alerts to follow client- and industry-related news and social media.
- Attend agencywide education sessions.
- Research ad industry trends to maintain relevant knowledge.
- Consider professional development conferences to expand your skill set.
Benefits
We offer a supportive and friendly environment, a competitive salary, generous PTO and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match.
Diversity at AB&C
We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion. We invite people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.
