I personally look forward to working with and learning from Brandy as we take STANANDLOU to the next level of our journey. Brandy will officially start on July 15 but we hope to get her in for a couple days before for client introductions and stuff!

Welcome aboard, Brandy!

STANANDLOU client Stewart L. Skloss, founder of Pura Vida Tequila Company, hosted a Pura Vida Tequila Tasting Party at Mo’s Steakhouse, in Houston, TX, last night! We sampled three different Pura Vida Tequilas, Silver, Gold and Anejo, and I gotta tell you, they were excellent!

After sampling the tequilas pure (sipping shots) we then sampled 10 incredible mixed drinks using Pura Vida Tequila. Good? No, GREAT!!!

I cannot wait till the next tasting. In the meantime, I’m going to be real nice to Stewart in hopes I might be able to coerce out of a "pre-launch" bottle of Anejo before the distributors hog them all!!!

PHOTOS

To be successful in this position, you must:
• have more than 7 years experience in an advertising agency in an account executive, account director, or account supervisor role
• communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• be proactive in your thinking and willing to offer solutions with clients and peers
• be able to manage complicated spreadsheets for budget management, ROI tracking and project tracking
• smile under all sorts of daily pressure and absurdities

In exchange, we will provide a fun and fast-paced work environment where you will be challenged daily with new opportunities.

To apply for this position, e-mail your resume and cover letter to Lou@stanandlou.com. NO CALLS PLEASE.

The Detailed Job Description
Our account directors work closely with their clients throughout campaigns, managing administrative, strategic implementation and daily organizational work, and ensuring that this is completed on time and on budget. Typical work activities:
• discussing the products, services and advertising requirements of each particular client;
• setting up meetings with clients and other agency staff;
• delegating work to other members of the agency team;
• working with the account manager to brief media, creative and research staff, and assist with the formulation of marketing strategies;
• liaising with, and acting as the link between, the client and advertising agency by maintaining regular contact with both, ensuring that communication flows effectively;
• negotiating with clients and agency staff about the details of campaigns;
• presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification;
• meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks;
• handling budgets and managing campaign costs;
• writing reports, keeping records and financial details;
• undertaking administrative tasks;
• monitoring the profitability of accounts;
• becoming familiar with the nature of clients’ products, business culture and competition and understanding the possibility of changes to these;
• monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns;
• arranging and attending meetings and reporting on key decisions.