Assistant Account Executive Jobs

Overview
For nearly 85 years, Doner has worked at the Intersection of Modern & Main Street. It’s where we help Main Street brands compete in the modern marketplace – and Modern brands scale by connecting with everyday Americans. Our clients include Johnson & Johnson, Stellantis Automobiles (formerly Fiat Chrysler), Amazon, Netflix, McDonald’s, The UPS Store and many more of America’s favorite brands.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
~ 50% of time dedicated to retail merchandising:

• Communication of retail merchandising plans for multiple co-ops and client groups (serving 1,000 outlets)
• Collaborate with integrated/cross functional agency teams on development of annual merchandising plan
• Work with vendors to develop merchandising materials and gain necessary approvals, coordinate logistics
• Manage strategic planning and execution of client’s retail merchandising plan
• Field calls/emails to troubleshoot retail questions and issues

~ 50% of time dedicated to support local client(s) as part of the account team:

• Work with media team and external client partners to develop strategies, tactical plans and guide the execution of added value opportunities/activations
• Administrative duties and additional support as assigned
• Responsible for the development of weekly communications, marketing and merchandising plans for assigned markets based on real-time business performance
• Minimal travel may be required
• As guided by the VP/Brand Leader, will contribute to fostering client relationships and help facilitate brand initiatives through new ideas and innovative solutions that enhance the client’s business, client partnership or general agency work
• Manage client’s digital mobile app promotion planning, execution and performance tracking
• Help guide internal creative projects from ideation and brief to completion – managing timing, budget and necessary approvals.

Qualifications
What you need to succeed:

• Insatiable drive, appetite to learn, incredible organizational skills, high level of accountability and ability to multi-task
• Functions well in team environment
• Proficient at Microsoft Office (notably PowerPoint and Excel)
• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications (or related field desired)
• Articulate writer, speaker and communicator
• Relevant industry and advertising experience is optimal