J. Walter Thompson Inc (JWT)
Account Supervisor (Marketing)
At J. Walter Thompson we create pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business. We have been connecting brands with consumers and creating engaging stories that shift behavior for over 150 years. We currently have over 200 offices in 90 countries that contain 10,000 of the brightest minds in the business. We owe our growing success to the adoption of a set of simple principles we refer to as the 4 C's: curiosity, collaboration, capability and courage. It is the embodiment of these traits that makes J. Walter Thompson unique. It is also what we look for in potential new hires.
J. Walter Thompson, Atlanta is seeking an Account Supervisor. The Account Supervisor is a leader for the account and is expected to not only manage and supervise the account, but provide thought leadership to the account.
Duties
Comprehensive awareness and understanding of total client branding effort
Ensures that the services required by the Client are properly performed
Maintains a current and intensive knowledge of Client's business in order to direct and contribute to their marketing and advertising plans
Acts in partnership with the creative teams to elevate work and sell to the Client
Creates opportunities for informal meetings with key clients to keep abreast of their thinking, to uncover areas of possible difficulty, and to cultivate closer rapport
Is concerned with the profitability of his/her business to the agency – is cost-conscious of account handling expenses and alerts to opportunities for growth in other product assignments
Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of any written document, including conference reports and marketing plans, before submission to the Client
Responsible for the internal administration of accounts – making certain that the Account Executives and/or Assistants perform effectively in the mechanics of their assignments
Responsible for working in conjunction with the Supervisor team to create solutions, provide ideas and to progress work on the Client's Account
Manage positive morale among his/her account group
Serves as a role model for peers and junior level personnel
Responsible for developing staff
Assists and fully supports the Account Executives, being sensitive as to when active participation is required as opposed to counsel
Guides, advises, and assists the Account Executives in developing and presenting new proposals to their accounts and in carrying out the proposals agreed upon by clients
Adheres to purchasing procedures for any third party purchases
Co-ordinates/oversees third party supporting partner relationships
Ensures cross-team integration to support project needs
Keeps Account Director appropriately involved and informed of all major aspects of accounts and reports to him/her and agency management periodically on the progress of business
Performance Accountability
Clients' objectives are met
Creative work is outstanding and on strategy
Income and profitability levels are met for each account/program/project
Work is on target, on time, and within budget
No major misunderstanding or trouble exists between agency and Clients. As problems arise, they are proactively and satisfactorily dealt with in accordance with company policy
Account Executive(s) are clear on their responsibilities and strengths are being utilized to the best possible extent
Manages Account Executives on all aspects of their responsibilities
Knowledge, Talents and Skills
Experience working on a retail account
Self-motivated
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with a strong attitude to succeed
Strong Client management skills and experience
Strong organization skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate ideas in written and verbal formats
Proven experience showing responsibility
Leadership ability
Brand experience
Creative thinker
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.