Assistant Account Executive

M&C Saatchi Group

. Provide administrative support to the account team in daily client operations .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while providing administrative support and project management in a client-focused agency environment. Proficient in managing schedules, project trackers, and client materials to ensure successful execution of agency opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementEffective Written CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganized and Detail-OrientedClient Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCompetitive AnalysisProofreadingPresentation SkillsAccount Management Foundations

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationStrong Listening SkillsResourcefulInquisitiveResilient

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle AppsKeynote

Industry Keywords

Agency EnvironmentClient OperationsStrategic Marketing CommunicationsMedia-Channel Roles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the account team in daily client operations
Ensure agency opportunities are executed successfully
Take on project management of simple projects over time
Support other agency activities as needed
Develop an understanding of the agency’s mission
Learn account management foundations and other department basics with mentorship
Coordinate schedules and project trackers
Ensure project deadlines are met
Maintain client brand contact information
Manage and organize briefing documents, scopes of work, presentations, conference reports, and client materials
Create an accessible history of projects
Assist with competitive analysis and weekly account-status reporting
Proofread external communications
Attend and actively participate in meetings
Build rapport and credibility with clients under guidance
Learn strategic marketing communications planning and media-channel roles
Develop presentation skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Up to 1 year experience in an agency environment preferred
Effective written and verbal communication
Strong listening skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to anticipate potential issues
Ability to multitask under pressure
Resourceful, inquisitive and resilient
Positive outlook and good people skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote
Some travel may be required
Ability to work in the US
No work visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package
Group medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Health Savings Account
401k retirement plan with annual company match
Gym reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Cellular phone allowance
Generous paid time off
Employee volunteer day
Hybrid work arrangement