Account Coordinator (Creative Design)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an Account Coordinator (Creative Design) to support our Account Team on packaging design projects from start to finish. This is an entry level position that will grow to develop a deep understanding of client goals and assisting with the organizational and administrative aspects needed to meet them. This Account Coordinator will collaborate closely with the internal team to help ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the main day-to-day contact on current projects for clients, suppliers, external partners, and the Account Team and provides timely responses to all inquiries.
• Participates in meetings with existing clients and internal teams to identify adequate new services/offerings to meet clients’ evolving needs as required.
• Ensures high quality standards in all client deliverables.
• Collaborates with the client, the Account Team, and project teams to resolve identified project issues.
• Supports profitability efforts by focusing on the efficient, accurate, and timely coordination of the assigned project activities.
• Supports the development of innovative proposals to capture both account growth and new business opportunities.
• Works with account executives to coordinate copy and proofs.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Graphic Arts, Advertising or related field
• 4+ years of previous account/project coordination or marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Basic understanding of effective Creative Design practices, trends, techniques, and processes across one or more touchpoints or mediums (e.g. packaging, in-store, online, mobile, print, direct)
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting