The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for daily contact between the agency and assigned client base. This is a lead position within the agency and interfaces with various agency departments to move projects through on behalf of the client. This includes meeting with the creative director concerning creative issues and input, and the account service staff concerning interactive projects and online media, and the production manager concerning scheduling and timing. The AE works closely with the creative and account service staff to design campaigns and initiatives for clients. The AE then presents these ideas to the client. This position is responsible for primary research and direction in developing strategic marketing plans for their clients. After plans are developed and presented to clients, the account executive is responsible for carrying out the plan on a daily basis. Account executive is also responsible for bringing new ideas to the table, maintaining the relationship between the agency and the client, and gaining new business from existing clients. This position requires at least 2 years agency/industry experience. BA in marketing/pr, communications, business or other related fields required. Creativity and flexibility are a must. Reports to the account supervisor and president. Duties: • Partners with other members of the agency team to design and execute client campaign and communication plans. • Maintains and grows business with existing clients by continually introducing new ideas, projects and campaigns. • Meets regularly with production manager/creative director/traffic manager/media/public relations/interactive staff to coordinate agency efforts on behalf of assigned clients/accounts. • Receives client briefings. Quickly and accurately relays information to all appropriate agency personnel. • Effectively presents, sells and defends all agency work/proposals to clients; supports other client service team members in these functions. • Keeps apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing developments. • Assists in preparing client invoices, proposals, marketing/media/public relations planning. • Regularly checks for and responds promptly to all client communications, including calls, faxes and emails. • Checks and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art, and coordinates client approval of the same. • Coordinates project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel. • Actively seeks additional projects/new business from client contacts. • Keeps apprised of progress of clients’ projects through production and traffic managers or other relevant personnel. Location: Anchorage Compensation: DOE Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. alaska