Assistant Account Executive

Carmichael Lynch; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to drive and execute client projects while supporting the team with urgency, proactivity, and meticulous attention to detail.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and growth potential within a fast-paced agency setting. The salary range is disclosed, and the team maintains a structured in-office requirement to foster collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Confident, resourceful self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Proven leadership experience in work, teams, or school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active listener with solution-focused mindset.
• Willing to pitch in on any task, big or small.
• Passion for creativity and curiosity about the communications business.

Responsibilities

• Builds trust in team members by taking initiative, responding quickly and accurately to requests from client and internal partners and demonstrating proactiveness.
• Compiles brand and category insight and regularly feeds to the team.
• Assists the broader integrated team, supporting multiple projects.
• Compiles weekly status reports and contact reports within 24 hours.
• Helps manage monthly billing, tracking estimates.
• Effectively manages internal relationships, including relationships with project management and select clients.
• Communicates effectively at all points of contact – incoming assignments from clients, process-based communication (workflow, change orders, contact reports, etc.)

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Active listening

Self-starter / initiative

Collaborative / team player

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Job Description: The Assistant Account Executive drives and carries out the execution of projects across the client’s business and supports the rest of the team in a manner that demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, an ability to be proactive and pay close attention to detail. Follow-up and organization are critical to earning the trust of their team. An AAE must exhibit passion for the job and a willingness to learn and grow.

Agency: Carmichael Lynch

Job Function: Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction: Account Management

Role: The Assistant Account Executive drives and carries out the execution of projects across the client’s business and supports the rest of the team in a manner that demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, an ability to be proactive and pay close attention to detail. Follow-up and organization are critical to earning the trust of their team. An AAE must exhibit passion for the job and a willingness to learn and grow.

Areas Of Focus

• Builds trust in team members by taking initiative, responding quickly and accurately to requests from client and internal partners and demonstrating proactiveness
• Compiles brand and category insight and regularly feeds to the team
• Assists the broader integrated team, supporting multiple projects
• Compiles weekly status reports and contact reports within 24 hours
• Helps manage monthly billing, tracking estimates
• Effectively manages internal relationships, including relationships with project management and select clients
• Communicates effectively at all points of contact – incoming assignments from clients, process-based communication (workflow, change orders, contact reports, etc.)

Qualifications/Traits

• 4-year degree
• Applicable skills from an academic or work environment
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Confident and resourceful, a self-starter that can function with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience as a leader in a work, team, volunteer or school environment
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communications skills
• Active listener who is solution-focused
• Willing to pitch in on any task, big or small
• Demonstrates a passion for creativity and a healthy curiosity for the communications business, pertinent product categories, new mediums, etc.

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary Range: $45,000 - 50,000 annually

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

Salary Range: $45,000 - 50,000 annually