Associate, Client Budget Management

The Client Budget Management (CBM)Team is responsible for overseeing all financial executions of Evergreen Trading’s portfolio of clients. The CBM Team is a bridge across the Client Partnerships, Finance and Media Activation teams to steward the media buying process.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Associate is an entry level role that provides administrative support to the entire Client Budget Management Team. Key responsibilities include maintaining a variety of day-to-day projects, gaining an understanding of corporate trade, and acting as a liaison between agency partners and cross-functional internal teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for meeting daily Client Budget Management team needs
• Partner with Media Activation teams to create client goals/targets/estimates to begin the process of constructing a media buy/schedule
• Build understanding of research tools and systems to assist in projects
• Develop strong internal relationships with all internal disciplines
• Attend and participate in client and internal meetings, where applicable
• Distribute meeting recap notes to clients and internal team members, summarizing all deliverables and next steps
• Attend webinars and conferences to build a better understanding of the industry and clients being supported
• Ad hoc assignments as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Communications, Marketing or related experience preferred)
• 0-2 years experience, preferably within an advertising and/or media agency environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Assessments will be given on Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Basic understanding of number relationships, media math, and terminology

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Consistent and dependable work ethic
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment