Account Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ROLE: Account Coordinator
TEAM: Accounts

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts, and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.

Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show, and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year,’ further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special—a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry—we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work, have an innate drive to their craft, and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.

OVERVIEW

Account Coordinators are collaborative team members, committed to supporting the team and brand partner as required. The Account Coordinator works closely with the account lead at The Kitchen to manage day-to-day operations, oversee productions and manage campaigns for multiple Kraft Heinz brands.

To be a successful Account Coordinator, you should be proactive, positive, and possess exceptional communication skills. You’re organized, passionate, a natural leader, problem solver and quick-thinker.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Build and maintain trusted client relationships.

· Act as the central communicator between clients and internal teams.

· Coordinate projects from development to execution with guidance from account lead.

· Build project timelines and schedule meetings accordingly.

· Lead internal meetings that focus on project planning and overall execution.

· Collaborate with internal teams (strategy, creative) to ensure program needs are met.

· Support account lead with coordinating larger activations.

· Keep your manager informed and updated on a regular basis.

· General understanding of budgets, cost tracking and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

· Experience in the advertising/marketing industry in an account role or similar

· Excellent communication skills

· Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills

· Excellent active listening & time management skills

· Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others internally and externally

· Organized with the ability to multi-task

· Proactive attitude with a passion for team & client satisfaction

· Natural self-starter leadership skills

· High level of efficiency and accuracy

· Passion for marketing & partnerships

· Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

· Must be able to adapt and pivot with speed

· Proficient with technology and well versed in social/digital media platforms

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively from remote settings

This is currently a Hybrid work opportunity with 2 days in office required at our Salt Toronto Head Office.