Account Supervisor

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Saatchi & Saatchi currently maintains a hybrid work policy to work in-office four days per week and remotely one day each week.

Overview

This mid-level full-time role is responsible for helping lead the strategy, creative development, production, sponsorship, and financial management of Clients’ business across assigned markets. The Account Supervisor will manage day-to-day business needs while also supporting the development and execution of long-term creative, financial, and sponsorship strategies that drive measurable Client success.

The Account Supervisor will also supervise all the activities of an Account Executive under their charge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact with Media partners, Creative Group, and Account Planning
• Mange overall budgets for sponsorships, activations, and creative production for assigned regions and markets
• Continually analyze marketing efforts for optimization and alignment with Client’s objectives
• Oversee key partner relationships; evaluate and manage sponsorship renewals
• Lead integrated advertising campaigns, with oversite of Client approvals and creative briefs, kick-offs, budgets and timelines
• Develop monthly advertising strategies and oversee implementation/trafficking of creative campaigns
• Communicate advertising financials with the Client and provide on-going recommendations for maintaining healthy financial positions
• Manage Client meeting cadence and planning and present during in-person and video conference meetings
• Act as a trusted advisor to Clients through relationship, expertise and accountability
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Client’s industry, business, and overall objectives
• Manage and train Account Executive while supervising the overall workflow carried out by junior account management
• As the primary Client contact, the Account Supervisor will be required to develop positive relationships with Clients through diligent Client service which may include travel for in-person meetings
• Other account management tasks as assigned, in support of Management Supervisor and Management Director
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience & Training:
  • 5+ years agency or Client account service experience
  • Thorough understanding of advertising strategies, sponsorships/partnerships, and the social, digital, OTT/CTV and broadcast media landscape
  • Prior experience in the automotive category, sponsorships or retail advertising is a plus, but not required
• High degree of professionalism:
  • Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness
• Analytic & Strategic Skills:
  • Ability to analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions
  • Good understanding, use, and interpretation of numerical data
  • Ability to develop focused, insightful strategies and to effectively/efficiently execute tactical plans
• Communication:
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Exceptional meeting preparation and Client-presentation skills
  • Adept ability to provide timely status reporting to Management Director
• Exceptional Organizational & Time-Management Skills:
  • Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace
  • Embrace and enforce workflow process with internal partners
• Great Attitude:
  • Assume a high level of enthusiasm and be able to respond well under pressure
  • Approach daily tasks with a “nothing’s impossible” attitude
  • Bring new ideas to projects and tasks to deliver excellence
  • Be a “team player” embracing the culture of the office
• Supervision:
  • Foster a positive, productive, and efficient working environment
  • Listen well and appropriately train Account Executive
• Encourage autonomy while providing appropriate guidance and oversight for delegated tasks
• Self-Starter:
  • Be a quick learner that anticipates challenges and opportunities
  • Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks
• Computer Aptitude:
  • Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Salesforce and various Apple, Adobe software is a plus
  • Be committed to integrating AI into daily work, including using it to automate routine administrative tasks, improve communication quality, and support the development of ideas and solutions

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.