The Araca Group
New York, NY
US
Company: Araca Merchandise L.P.
Job title: Account Management Assistant
Job Location: NY – Hybrid
Compensation: $40K-$45K + 401k with Match + 3 weeks PTO +Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits!
The Araca Group is a leading, global entertainment & merchandising company that has been prospering for almost 25 years thanks to our innovative and collaborative team members. Araca’s employees act as brand ambassadors through creating live event and ecommerce merchandise experiences for some of the world’s top entertainment properties including Wicked, Cobra Kai, Back to the Future, Hadestown, The Book of Mormon, Jeopardy, Beetlejuice the Musical, SEGA, Ghostbusters, and many more.
Do you have a binder full of Playbills and a running list of shows you’re dying to see? Do your road trip playlists consist of entire show soundtracks to belt along the way? Are you interested in working with a dedicated team to develop high quality merchandise experiences that capture the essence of a show for fans to remember long after the final curtain has fallen?
If any of this sounds like you, we are in search of an Account Management Assistant to join our Account Management team.
A day in the life of an Account Management Assistant:
· Assist Account Management team with general administration as needed, including scheduling meetings, phone calls, and other administrative duties
· Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reports for select executives
· Coordinate in-office catering for Account Management related meetings when needed
· Maintain appointment calendar for Araca’s Account Management team
· Work with other assistants at Araca to make sure the office calendar is scheduled correctly, meetings are happening, and the office is running efficiently
· Coordinate attendance at entertainment industry conferences and events
· Manage the agenda for Account Management meetings and distribute follow up notes
· Organize client gifts for openings, holidays, special events, etc.
· Develop client relationships for, and manage service to, selected Araca accounts, as follows:
· Maintain a positive working relationship with clients and respond promptly to client demands
· Assist the client in developing promotional products in consult with Araca’s Creative Director and Design Team
· Coordinate fulfillment of existing product promotional orders and requests with managers
· Track and distribute promotional invoices
· Distribute weekly merchandise reports
· Mange the updates of Program inserts and non-US souvenir programs/brochures
· Write copy for web store e-blasts, product descriptions, and banners when requested
· Manage Account Management related special projects when assigned such as client presentations, event planning, compiling sales data, social media, etc.
THIS ROLE IS PERFECT IF YOU:
· Have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the theater and entertainment industry
· Love collaborating with others and being on a team
· Strong attention to detail and excellent follow through
· Able to learn quickly
· Personable and great communicator
· Highly organized, self-motivated and resourceful
· Proven ability to prioritize, adhere to deadlines and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, creative environment
REQUIREMENTS:
· College graduate or commensurate work experience
· 1+ years of entertainment or retail industry experience
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Missing some of these requirements, but know that you’re the right fit? We encourage you to apply and tell us why.
This job description is not all-inclusive. The Araca Group reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. The Araca Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1997, The Araca Group is a vertically integrated theatrical producing and merchandising company, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.
Araca works closely with both new and established partners to activate fan engagement through merchandise experiences. Each activation is carefully tailored to support the brand's marketing strategy, generate revenue, and enhance the overall entertainment event. Our mission is to excite and engage our partners' audiences by delivering the highest quality products through innovative and strategic distribution channels.
Some of our clients include: Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Cobra Kai, SEGA, Outlander, Disney Junior Live on Tour, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Back to the Future the Musical, Jurassic World Exhibition, Peppa Pig Live!, The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise Lionsgate, Bob Marley One Love Experience and Jeopardy. For more information go to www.araca.com.
Sep 30, 2024 -
$45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year
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