Account Executive job in New York

MORE ABOUT US

Futerra is a change agency – a hybrid strategy consultancy and creative agency. We imagine better, brighter ways of doing things and then work with people who can make them happen. And we’re driven by our mission to make sustainable development so desirable it becomes normal. We believe sustainability is a billion-dollar opportunity and we work with the world’s leading brands to find and unlock that opportunity through smart strategy and powerful creative.

You are:

A “go-getter”
Eager to learn, always asking questions
Proactive, anticipating needs before being asked
Attentive to detail with a commitment to get the job done well
A positive and entrepreneurial spirit
An adaptable multi-tasker
Resourceful and quick-thinking when facing challenges
Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Someone with excellent organizational and time management skills
Switched on and happy to contribute ideas in brainstorms, meetings, scrums, and company away days.
Passionate to help change the world

WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO

Project Management / Client Management

Organize a variety of meetings and workshops including booking room space, arranging equipment and transport, confirming attendance, catering food and ensuring appropriate personnel support.
Schedule internal meetings, presentations, and client reviews, and attend to take notes and maintain accurate records of key discussions, recap notes, decisions and next steps.
Day-to-day project admin including input into our project management system to facilitate capacity management and the organized flow of projects through the business.
Build strong relationships with multiple parties including internal multi-disciplinary teams, Futerra UK teams, freelancers and vendors.
Monitor project deadlines and budgets; identify and communicate potential scope changes that may be required.
Liaise with other departments to ensure efficient and prompt delivery of projects; work with colleagues to brief creative teams.
Prepare materials for client presentations.
Manage the day-to-day administration of client accounts, including building timelines, project plans, estimates and client contact notes.

Finance

Help to build budgets and quotes for projects of varying size and scale.
Keep Account heads abreast on financial health of projects.
Ensure SOWs are signed and POs secured before project briefings.
Track budgets to monitor and prevent scope-creep.

Growth Opportunities

Work to develop a broad understanding of the business by performing a range of well-defined assignments.

Understand and work with agency capabilities, roles, subject matter experts, etc.
Identify and pursue opportunities to become more involved and contribute to the accounts, team and agency.
Support project teams in pitch development for new business.

We have perks!

A close-knit community of energetic, passionate team members
Company-covered Medical, Dental and Vision
401K retirement plan
25 days annual leave entitlement plus federal holidays
Employee wellness programme
Employee discount and reward programme
Global company retreats – One year we went to Iceland!
Local company offsites
Dog-friendly – Bring your best friend in to work!

To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter to hr@wearefuterra.com by 31st August 2019. Tell us a bit more about you and how you see yourself fitting into the team.