WONGDOODY Seattle is on the hunt for a fearless, fun-loving, go-getter to join our Client Partnerships team. As an Associate, Client Partner (aka Account Executive), you’ll serve as a key point of contact between a major telecom client and the agency. You’ll be responsible for the flow of a high volume of retail marketing communications and collateral projects in print and digital formats. You’ll manage Client needs and objectives, organize projects within multiple systems, and provide guidance and oversight to internal teams. You’ll present work directly to Clients, collaborate with departments within the agency to implement the work, and provide follow-up communication.
Please Note - This is not a sales position
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage development and execution of a variety of retail campaigns. Have the ability to schedule work and balance priorities for the efficient flow of work.
- Help facilitate the internal creative/production process across all applicable departments (production, creative, studio, etc.)
- Employ critical thinking in relation to Client requests; also assess creative against a brief to empower and improve creative internally.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of the Client’s business to ensure consistent delivery on their needs and objectives.
- Communicate clearly internally and externally, bringing clarity to all aspects of projects.
- Manage and schedule all Client meetings.
WHAT YOU'VE GOT
- Organizational skills. Ability to handle a large number of projects simultaneously and complete them on time with the highest level of quality.
- Attention to detail. Review deliverables against briefs, Client requests/revisions, assess proofreading recommendations, connect the dots from project to project across teams and departments.
- Excellent people and relationship-building skills. Ability to function as both a member and leader of the team. Ability to develop a strong and trustworthy relationship with the Client.
- Understanding of internal and external processes and the ability to navigate through them effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to maintain a positive attitude with team members and Clients in stressful situations.
- Curious and engaged. Are interested in advertising, creative businesses, wireless industry, retail, research and trends.
- Proficiency working in Mac OS/Apple and Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Flexibility and eagerness to learn/apply other project management tools (i.e. Smartsheet, Workfront, Box).
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, communications or a related field desired.
- 2+ years of experience in account management at an ad agency, design firm or marketing-related firm desired.
- Marketing communications, collateral and retail marketing experience a plus.
- Telecom/wireless or technology experiences a plus.
- A sense of humor!
TO APPLY: For full consideration please upload both a resume and cover letter.
THE PERKS
We’ll pay you to come work here, because we’re generous like that. Our salary range for this role is $68k-$72k, but on top of your paycheck, you’ll receive a whole lotta benefits to help keep you healthy, secure, and balanced. You’ll get great medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company match, extended holidays, flexible summer hours, and volunteer time off to name a few.
ABOUT US
We are WongDoody. 2000 innovators, creators and designers in 22 studios across the world.
We create human experiences. Tell big stories for bold clients. Use design to save lives. For the past 30 years, WongDoody has been recognized as one of the most creative and innovative companies by Cannes Lions, Fast Company and EY, among others.
Since our founding, we have won hundreds of global awards for advertising, branding, experience design and strategy, while building a culture that consistently makes WongDoody one of the “Best Places to Work”. We recognize that our people and our values are paramount to our success. Now an Infosys company, our culture remains the same—open, inclusive and curious—rooted in Creative Democracy formed by our founders, Tracy Wong and Patrick Doody.
We're just getting started.
See how we're making an impact: https://www.wongdoody.com/work
Join our global team: http://www.wongdoody.com/careers/
WongDoody is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer where we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workspace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are intentional about creating a space that celebrates, embraces, and also reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
All candidate information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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