Account Supervisor

We are looking to bring on a talented Account Supervisor to join the Zulu Alpha Kilo team in New York.

Core responsibilities include :

• Key day-to-day point of contact for client and internal team, the AS must develop trusting, professional, and respectful relationships
• Maintains constant communication with AD / GAD on account / project status
• Proven ability to collaborate and cultivate relationships with agency partners and multiple client functions beyond core marketing team
• Responsible for client presentations (building decks with Strategy, Account, and Creative teams) and managing internal and external concept approvals;

demonstrates consistent ability to evaluate creative ideas against the brief and works to sell through evolving concepts and campaigns

Collaborates with the Strategy and Creative teams to develop strong agency creative briefs based on client’s initial brief;

manages strategy presentations with client in partnership with AD / GAD

• Writes and delivers strong agency POVs rooted in solid rationale and previous experience to sell through complex concepts and / or troubleshoot issues
• Manages execution of fully integrated campaigns with a balance between digital / interactive marketing focus and traditional above the line;

utilizes knowledge and knowhow of production processes across all mediums to reach client’s goals / objectives; presents production estimates for client approval with a strong understanding of what things cost and why

• Attends shoots and edits as needed to ensure client / creative approvals and satisfaction
• Oversight of account administration, such project / production timelines, budget management, share drive management, creation of estimates and issuing P.

O.s, traffic instructions, copy decks, contact reports, etc.

• Developing weekly status report / meetings and authors timely conference reports to distribute across clients and multiple agency partners to ensure cohesive collaboration
• An expert on the client’s brand, category, and competition; researches and authors competitive reports / POVs as added value for the client
• Supports AD / GAD in annual planning processes, SOW, and resource allocations
• Responsible for direct reports professional development and performance reviews (AE and AAEs depending on team structure)

Qualifications and Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in advertising creative agency
• An amazing relationship builder who is entrepreneurial in spirit we want a champion of creative thinking who embraces a challenge
• Ability to work under pressure and rally team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment independently takes initiative with thorough follow-up ability
• Extensive Digital and Broadcast Production experience is essential as well as an appetite to explore never been done before initiatives
• Incredibly well organized, collaborative, receptive to change, laser focused on detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google suite
• From time to time, after hours work and overnight traveling to meetings, shoots and / or post sessions may be required

Many factors play a role in determining the compensation for this position, including; position level, skills and experience.

Range for this role is typically $90,000-$120,000.

Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Zulu Alpha Kilo New York does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, military service, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Zulu.