Assistant Account Executive

RSM is a strategic retail, consumer promotions and shopper marketing agency based out of Charlotte, NC. We develop creative and compelling integrated marketing solutions, for some of the biggest brands out there. We pride ourselves on comprehensive planning, flawless execution and big ideas.

We’re currently on the hunt for an Assistant Account Executive to support members of the Account Team by executing the projects and programs of their assigned clients. The AAE position is varied and will consist of multiple tasks to fulfill required services while meeting and exceeding our client’s expectations.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Account Team & Creative Team on program recommendations, marketing strategies and actions for the client that drive incremental, measurable Return on Investment
• Provides excellent customer service to the client through a strong sense of urgency in day-to-day interaction, planning and execution of client events and anticipating the client needs
• Maintains communication with their Account Team/Senior Management to ensure that assigned work is handled in a positive, timely and efficient manner
• Develops an understanding of the core aspects of the client business model while building solid relationships with client contacts.
• Completes extensive research for current or potential programs
• Participates in ideation sessions, contributes through dialogue on the current topic and provides detailed notes for compilation
• Assists with account workflow to Creative Department and maintains open dialogue in identifying current and future project needs
• Assists in the development of program budgets and maintains accurate expenditure tracking
• Prepares and completes status updates as directed by Senior Management
• Assists with the development of PowerPoint presentations for program pitches and recaps
• Sources assets, materials, supplies, staffing and/or media to support programs and events
• Plans for program execution by calling program winners and retail stores, coordinating community support, arranging travel, and packing promotional kits/materials
• Coordinates and executes client/consumer events to include set-up, breakdown and coordination of temporary labor
• Develops, implements, and tracks key performance indicators to measure the efficacy of programs, applies this data to determine appropriate next steps for current and future campaigns
• Performs post program analysis and summaries
• Becomes familiar with the realities of retail and current industry trends; recognizes the potential opportunity they present to current and future programs
• May be requested to manage others, including third party vendors, depending on the account and task.
• Travel is required and may be extensive depending on the assigned account.
• Additional duties as assigned by Senior Management

Required Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organization, planning and project management skills that reflect strong attention to detail
• Proficient use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and comfortable with technology
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Displays a high level of energy, persistence and a positive outlook; learns from mistakes and constructive criticism and continuously seeks ways to improve
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively toward a goal

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Marketing or related field

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time