Assistant Account Executive

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
SILVER SPRING, MD

Summit Marketing is a results oriented marketing agency that provides clients with expertise across a broad spectrum of marketing services. These disciplines are leveraged in consumer and corporate marketing programs throughout the U.S. Our people and process set us apart. We have over 350 highly skilled professionals across 6 offices in the U.S., bringing years of industry specific experience to client relationships across a wide range of product categories. We have an immediate opening in our Silver Spring, MD office for a Assistant Account Executive.


POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is the primary support and point of contact for a team of commissioned account executives that provide creative use of logo'd products for clients. The position is a mix of daily responsibilities and creativity requiring exceptional attention to detail and ability to master multiple projects simultaneously.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position self and company as professional, reliable resource for innovative, cost effective and well executed solutions focused on the client's marketing goal
Maintain and enhance client/supplier relationships and provide exceptional customer service, price negotiation, problem solving and accurate order entry.
Provide creative ideas and suggest/research appropriate product to fulfill client objectives.
Interface with appropriate internal and external Summit departments to ensure clear understanding of project requirements and timeline.

Summit offers an excellent benefit package including: 401k, paid vacation/personal time off, medical/dental/vision, short-term disability, life insurance, fitness club discount, flexible spending accounts, AFLAC, and more.


Please apply today - your resume will be given immediate confidential consideration. Please send resumes to [Click here for email]
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate degree. Marketing, journalism or communications preferred.
Two or more years general business experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills including MS Word, and Excel. Power Point and Graphics program knowledge is helpful, but not required.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail are a must.
Although not required, some experience in the marketing/promotional products industry is helpful.