Agency Account Executive with German

The Client

Our client is a dynamic international marketing and advertising agency, looking for a German Speaking Account Executive to join the team.

The role

An endless energy for understanding everything about the agencys (current and in the future),clients, their business, the industry in which they exist and culture in general.

Responsibilities

The key principles for the role of the Account Executive:

• Building honest relationships and a good rapport with clients
• Basic administrative aspects of the account. Taking specific responsibility for raising, obtaining and recording all job numbers, POs and estimates
• Developing a thorough understanding of the agency’s financial process
• Offering opinions and being articulate about the work
• Delivering work on time and to a high standard, with an excellent eye for detail and a reputation for reliability
• Keeping close to the creative teams on briefs, keeping them supplied with any brand or market information that helps the process
• Proactively keeping abreast of the latest and best in creativity and competitor work and sharing this with the team, the wider agency and client
• Appreciating innovative thinking, looking to discuss and understand strategic documents
• Demonstrating a basic understanding of the client business
• Starting to develop persuasive and personalized presentation skills
• Positively contributing to the agency life and culture beyond the scope of their account(s)
• Managing internal and external expectations wherever necessary
• Demonstrating enthusiasm, energy and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Persisting in the face of adversity

Skills Needed:

• 6 months – 12 months’ work experience or internships
• Proficiency of MS Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong numeric and written skills
• Experience of Mac operating system (preferable)
• Fluent in German.
• Driving license

Additional Responsibilities

• Committing to, leading and participating in company cultural initiatives
• Helping establish a working environment that is welcoming and industry defining
• Always ensuring that you prioritize based on the changing needs of our clients and the industry
• Learning and adhering to all agency policies, procedures and conduct at all times (including helping to establish them where required)
• Being reliable and punctual in attendance
• Willing to learn new ideas and develop new skills through ongoing training/education
• Maintaining a clean and professional image at all times