Assistant Account Executive

H&L Partners is currently searching for an Assistant Account Executive.

Working with a team of advertising professionals, the Assistant Account Executive at H&L Chicago is responsible for the day-to-day support, execution, and management of client and agency work. H&L is a fast-paced environment where results matter, details are precise, and being flexible is important.

Overview:

• Provide strong support to the account service team. 
• Handle day-to-day activities with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. 
• Conduct research and manage database of client and industry data. 
• Report to the supervising Account Director.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the account service team in preparing recommendations, marketing strategies, and actions for the client.

Maintain and oversee regional merchandising program, including:

• Developing and distributing monthly online merchandising guide
• Coordinating with H&L project managers on POP orders and installations
• Resolving POP and merchandising issues

Oversee TV, print, and radio traffic instructions to talent, dubbing, and shipping vendors, including:

• Communicating with media partners to generate and evaluate traffic instructions
• Uploading traffic data to client’s corporate headquarters as required or requested

Assist team in organizing and executing tactical details of national and local marketing programs.

Oversee mobile app offers and promotions.

Maintain industry data and trend information, and keep agency personnel up to speed.

Facilitate the flow of multiple ads, adhere to timelines, and review final product for correctness and accuracy.

Assist Account Executive in organizing and executing tactical details of national marketing programs.

Provide leadership within the agency for the client and prepare all work requests.

Manage all budget estimates for the client’s business.

Coordinate with all appropriate agency personnel to ensure quick and accurate execution of projects.

Spearhead client competitive reviews by analyzing data, media, and creative.

Forge strong relationships with local McDonald’s operator clients, national clients, regional clients, and the partner agencies.

Assist with billings by working closely with the Billing Specialist.

Provide administrative office support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A background in advertising, preferably with retail or QSR experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Keen attention to detail and budgetary constraints 
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks 
• Self-motivation and ability to work well under pressure and deadlines 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum of one year of prior work experience in an agency environment; account service experience preferred