Account Executive

About the role
Ready to launch your career in agency account service without giving up a great lifestyle? Tracta, New Zealand's leading agribusiness marketing agency based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, is looking for an organised and driven Account Executive to join our growing account service team.

We are a significant force in agribusiness marketing, known for our specialist offering and our impact in driving growth for New Zealand, Australian and international primary sector clients. Our team brings strategy, creative, media and content together to deliver work that achieves real commercial results.

As our Account Executive you will work alongside our Senior Account Manager across a varied portfolio of agribusiness clients, keeping jobs moving from brief through to delivery. It is a hands on role with plenty to learn, working with our strategy, creative, media, digital and content teams to bring great work to life.

What you will be doing

• Support the day to day running of a varied portfolio of client accounts, keeping clients informed and work on track.
• Prepare briefs and estimates so every stage of work is set up properly before it starts.
• Help coordinate advertising campaigns, content marketing and creative production.
• Book and traffic jobs through our studio, working with our creative, media, digital and content teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Keep client work in progress and cost status up to date each week.
• Help prepare monthly content and PR reports for our clients.
• Raise purchase orders, track job costs and make sure work is ready to invoice on time.
• Keep contact reports, meeting notes and job records accurate and up to date.

What we are looking for

• A completed marketing degree or a closely related qualification.
• A smart, driven graduate who is keen to learn fast and grow their career in agency account service.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to juggle many jobs at once.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Clear and confident communication with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a real willingness to learn.
• Comfort working in project management software and Microsoft Office.
• An appreciation for the primary sector and the people who work within it.
• NZ citizenship or permanent residency.
• Must be willing to reside in Hawke's Bay.

Why Tracta

• Ambitious growth. Join the momentum of an established and respected agency pursuing its growth strategy to expand its presence and influence across Australasia.
• Hawke's Bay lifestyle. Enjoy the vibrant, relaxed lifestyle of Hawke's Bay with its stunning landscapes, world class wineries and thriving community, all while working on exciting national and international projects.
• Grow your career. A clear path from Account Executive to Account Manager and beyond, with support to develop along the way.
• Global projects from the regions. Gain valuable experience working with leading agribusiness clients across the world.
• A team that backs you. Join a supportive, passionate and collaborative team where your ideas are valued.
• Meaningful work. Contribute to marketing that helps agribusinesses in the vital primary sector thrive.

In addition to competitive remuneration, we also offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements once established in the role
• A modern, open plan and social office environment
• Learning and personal development opportunities
• Additional wellness leave days and birthdays off work
• Christmas and New Year break
• A range of social events to attend throughout the year
• Complimentary drinks, snacks, coffee and regular lunch shouts
• EAP services

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Napier office, with working hours of 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. If you are a smart, driven marketing graduate who loves seeing great work come together and want to build your career in a specialist agency while enjoying the Hawke's Bay lifestyle, we want to hear from you!

Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the right fit for Tracta to [email protected]