Account Supervisor

David&Goliath; El Segundo (CA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

David&Goliath, based in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Account Supervisor to lead day-to-day account management, budgets, and client relationships. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with production, strategy, and creative teams, and ensure timely, on-brand delivery.

You will actively dig into clients' businesses to elicit growth, manage briefs and meetings, and advocate for strategic thinking. This onsite role demands strong leadership and a proactive, calm approach under pressure.

Competenze

• 5+ years of agency experience, preferably at a creatively driven agency.
• Strong broadcast production experience; knowledge of print and digital a plus.
• Strong, entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Stamina, even under severe time pressure; stay calm and lead by example.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, strong problem solving skills, detail oriented.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred.

Mansioni

• Day-to-day management and administration of the account.
• Manage weekly status reports and client status meetings.
• Ensure internal teams are clear on daily tasks.
• Manage client budget and billing.
• Write and distribute contact reports for all meetings.
• Develop briefs with the team; ensure solid creative briefs.
• Partner with Strategic Planning on briefs and comms plans development.
• Develop strategic arguments and brand thinking.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee their growth.
• Be onsite in Los Angeles, 3 days per week; some travel may be required.

Conoscenze

Agency experience

Broadcast production

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stamina under pressure

Entrepreneurial spirit

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking a creative, collaborative thinker, and a buttoned up Account Supervisor that doesn’t shy away from a challenge. This person should have a team-oriented attitude, be pro-active and have a strong voice to manage and lead their projects. This person should not wait for projects to be assigned, but should be comfortable digging into the clients’ business to help elicit success and growth. A successful Account Supervisor will work hard, laugh along the way and be proud of the work delivered.

Role

The role of the Account Supervisor is to:

• Flawlessly manage the day-to-day running of the account in order to ensure the delivery of great, effective work

• Be responsible for delivering against the direction set by the Account Lead

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the client’s business: structure, objectives, obstacles, competitive, industry trends, etc.

• Build relationships with key clients, internal teams and external partners

• Ensure that the execution of all creative solutions are met on time and on budget

• Oversee and mentor junior members of the Account Management team

Responsibilities

Specifically, the responsibilities of the Account Supervisor are as follows:

• Day-to-day management and administration of the account

• Manage weekly status report and lead client status meeting

• Ensure internal teams are clear on daily tasks

• Manage the client budget and billing

• Write and distribute contact reports for all meetings

• Manage development of presentation materials

• Maintain and ensure all assets are being housed in an organized manner.

• Develop a meaningful relationship with clients by being knowledgeable of the client’s business, the competition and audience.

• Make it your business to know everything always happening on your account, at the client and internally

• Contribute strategically to the account in a meaningful way

• Ensure the proper information is collected from the client at the beginning of a project. Ask questions if something is missing that will impact a solid creative brief.

• Partner with Strategic Planning on briefs and comms plans development

• Contribute to the team’s thinking about the brand and help build strategic arguments

• Be a competitive center of excellence for the team at all times. Stay current on what the competition is doing from an advertising and marketing perspective.

• Pave the way for great creative ideas to flourish

• Work with Production and Project Management to develop project schedules and budgets

• Develop assignment briefs for projects that do not require a new creative brief

• Support in the creative development process; be comfortable running projects independently

• Help creative teams by providing any insight they need to successfully develop work throughout the entire process

• Manage the Client’s compliance and legal requirements

• Oversee production of all projects, independently and confidently

• Develop and manage junior team members; establish goals and ensure they are given the opportunity to grow

• Mentor junior members of the team on a daily basis, providing them the support they need

• Manage the annual review process for junior members of the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agency experience, preferably at a creatively driven agency

• Must have strong broadcast production experience; knowledge of print and digital a plus

• Strong, entrepreneurial spirit and drive

• Must have stamina, even under severe time pressure. Possess the ability to always remain cool and calm, setting an example for those around you.

• Excellent communication skills

• Proactive, strong problem solving skills, detail oriented

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred

The role is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required.

The base salary is up to $105k plus benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.