AV Account Executive

Posted By: Greg Phipps
Salary: Circa £20,000 DOE
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Category: Sales & Marketing

Central Employment are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading, independent cross media agency in Newcastle upon Tyne. They are looking to expand, with the appointment of a AV Account Executive.

Key responsibilities:

Ensuring approval and finance processes are followed
Using media booking systems to approve media campaigns
Daily updating and monitoring of TV schedules
Ensuring campaigns are delivered in line with the client’s strategy and objectives
Liaising with TV stations on schedule optimization
Monitoring and updating the internal media reconciliation process
Providing and updating campaign schedules for the internal analytical team
Liaising with clients and stakeholders to produce relevant reporting
Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients and suppliers
Running post campaign analysis
Working with analytical team to produce client reporting and results
Providing TV viewing performance figures to support the account team in the planning process
Ensuring TV advert copy is scheduled correctly
Liaising with creative agencies and broadcast scheduling teams to ensure copy deadlines are met
Ensuring the agency’s media planning resources and systems are updated
Keeping up to date on new and relevant development in the advertising industry

Candidate requirements:

IT literate, particularly using Excel and presentation software
A natural forward planner who is adaptable and able to multitask
Strong written and verbal communication, including negotiation and presentation skills
Good organisation and time management
Excellent interpersonal abilities for working with a diverse range clients and colleagues
Ability to work calmly and proactively under pressure
Good business acumen and the ability to maximise budgets
Confident, enthusiastic and energetic
Approachable, outgoing and diplomatic
Strong attention to detail
Analytical thinker