Position:        Account Executive

Responsibilities

1.        Media Skills

Able to utilise all relevant tools in the agency to create media lists, feature track, write and distribute press material and follow up distribution with journalists. Able to manage and implement agreed media campaigns with minimal supervision. This includes all aspects of media contact, interviews and writing of material.

2.        Client Skills

Is able to deal with client contact in an effective and efficient manner. Is courteous and responsive to client requests. Is the regular day to day contact for clients dealing with issues and opportunities to strengthen the client relationship with minimal supervision.

3.        Management

Can effectively prioritise individual tasks to ensure all agreed activity is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

4.        Business

Able to deliver an agreed plan on time and control the budget of both time and money. Ensures that all regular admin is kept up to date;

Keeping accurate time sheets for client work when required
Ensuring all expenses are recorded and recharged.
Preparing and issuing purchase orders.
Gaining written client approval for expenses, including client PO for any amount above £100:00
Monthly Press cuttings report to Clients

Skills and attributes

An Account Executive must be enthusiastic, persuasive, tenacious and
possess excellent communication skills. He or she must be a team player, be able to work on their own initiative, under pressure and often to tight deadlines. A 'hands-on' attitude is essential.

Skills Matrix Scores required are,

Media: level 2
Client: level 2
Management: 1
Business: 2