Havas Singapore Pte Ltd – Account Executive

The Account Executive / Senior Account Executive is a key contributor, supporting the Advertising Management Team in planning and implementation. You will have a good comprehension of the role of advertising in the overall communications mix. You have a good eye for detail, are organized in nature and are mindful of timelines. You work well as part of a larger team (that brings multi-disciplinary communications touchpoints in the process) and are a keen learner.

The scope:

· This role is a centralized resource and workflow administrator for Advertising activities.

· Ensures creative and production workflow timelines within internal teams are met as stipulated in the briefs

· Ensures a high level of quality control to deliver error-free output on time and within budget

· Organizes and disseminates reports (work-in-progress / contact reports) in a timely manner

· Is responsible for administering all work processes, tracking Clients’ own and competitive activities in major media avenues

· Contributes to operational improvements to achieve efficiencies and improved workflow

· Participates actively in status meetings

· Co-ordinates with Media Partners and/or Owners with regards to media booking, the extension of material deadlines, and media owners’ copy vetting

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Basic understanding of Print advertising production mechanics and logistics

· Know-how in process of executing marketing communications programs, working towards the budget, liaising with vendors, and the ability to prioritize when under pressure

· Basic skill in Microsoft Office

· Advertising/design agency experience preferred

· Languages: Written and spoken proficiency in English and simple Mandarin is mandatory.

Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills

· Curious (with an inquisitive mind) and trustworthy

· Ability to work alone or collaboratively as part of a team

· Hungry for hands-on learning and keen to challenge status quo

· Ability to get things done and deliver results

· Dynamic self-starter with a great passion for this industry

· Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills

· Extremely detail orientated

· Street-smart, able to react to unforeseen situations and think on the feet