At GREY, we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward – harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems – for the world’s most influential brands. Our core values – creativity, unity, empathy, and service – power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.
WHO WE ARE
Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands —Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting into the Group Account Director, the Senior Account Executive will act as the trusted advisor and strategic partner for our valued clients. This isn't just about maintaining relationships – it's about building lasting partnerships fueled by your deep understanding of their needs and your talent for transforming those needs into actionable plans. As a member of our New York studio, you will join a dynamic, globally-minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Client Management
- Participate in client meetings and take an active role in client communications and interactions, as they relate to projects.
- Assist the senior Account Team in the execution of marketing, tactical and communication plans for clients.
- Understand the relevant internal and client processes as well as client brand guidelines.
- Manage project status and proactively inform the Account Director(s) of any potential concerns.
Business Management
- Proactively manage multiple projects to ensure smooth and accurate execution within established timeframes and budget parameters, operating independently and taking charge on routine tasks.
- Work closely with internal teams following client processes and ensure that projects are executed within timelines and established budgets.
- Manage and report finances: develop initial estimates, track project budgets, costs, invoicing, etc.
Leadership
- Rally required internal/external resources to address specific issues and opportunities, assign tasks, and ensure matters are brought to satisfactory resolution.
- Take the lead on client status reporting. Review and approve status reports, contact reports, and other communications as required for clients and project team.
- Assist in creating and building an agency culture that reinforces high levels of client service, operational excellence, commitment, respect and team spirit.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least 2-3 years of agency experience in a pharma environment.
- Ability to proactively work under pressure in a fast-paced evolving and growing environment.
- Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a desire to learn a deeper level of the business.
- Strong client service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent project management skills with strong organization and attention to detail and accuracy.
- Financial acumen.
- Strong written/oral communication
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $80,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
At GREY we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone’s difference is valued.
GREY is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. GREY does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @GREY.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.
What We Do
Grey's mission is to create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business and the world forward—harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems and deliver growth for the world's most influential brands and companies such as Procter & Gamble, Volvo, Haleon, Kellogg's, Applebee's, Modelo, The Coca-Cola Company, TUMI, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Grey is proud to be part of AKQA Group—an international family of autonomous agencies with shared values and an independent mindset, backed by WPP (NYSE: WPP). In recent years, Grey has won a Grand Effie in every market it operates; has been named a Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace; ADWEEK'S "Global Agency of the Year" twice; ADVERTISING AGE's "Agency of the Year" and CAMPAIGN magazine's "Global Network of the Year" in recognition of its creative and business performance.
