Machine_ is a creative solutions agency represented across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and is home to over 75 adventurous minds. At Machine_ we don't believe that intuition and gut feel are enough. That's why everything we do starts with an insight. Our team of experts uses these insights to create impactful and accountable solutions that touch consumers at every point in their connected world.Machine_ is part of Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks.Machine's mantra, Never Afraid, underpins our values of; doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core 'getting things done!'. Living this mantra daily helps grow our clients' businesses and these are the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience. We're here to work hard and have fun while doing it.Job DescriptionManage TTL campaigns (with a predominantly digital focus) and communication on a day-to-day basis (from start to finish with minimal senior supervision)Manage client expectations and service delivery by being a focal point for day-to-day interactionMaster client business and relationships to be a client partner, indispensable to their business, ensuring longevity and partnershipUnderstand the client, strategy and agency process in order to deliver efficiently and to the highest qualityFull ownership of your projects, taking accountability for all work presented and deliveredSupport your Account Director and Business Unit Director in driving and meeting all financial targetsEmpower your seniors with the correct information to ensure that they correctly support you and the clientHonest conversations with your client to enable your team to deliver excellence and you create trust through positive outcomesBe a strategic partner to your clients, enabling you to guide and drive better work, better business conversations, and build businessMaintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaignAbility to manage different personalities and always strive to get the best out of each individualKeep abreast of industry (advertising) trends (broad communication trends and client competitor work) in order to add additional value to your client's businessQualificationsRelevant tertiary qualification in Marketing / Business CommunicationsMinimum 3 years working experience as an Account Executive or Account Manager with 1 year in an Advertising Agency (or in a similar environment i.e. Publishing)TTL & Digital experience is essential (well versed in Digital)Experience working on ChaseA good command of the English language (both verbal and written)Strong administrative and organisational skillsStrong numerical skills (financial & budget management experience)Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)Managing the expectations of multiple stakeholders seamlessly to deliver according to brief, strategy and to the highest standardAdditional InformationPersonality AttributesTeam player with the ability to work independentlyAbility to remain calm in a highly pressurized environmentAccountableReliableEnergeticProactiveSolution and deadline drivenA "can do attitude" and willing to go the extra mileMeticulous with attention to detailOther:Flexible to work beyond normal working hours (overtime if and when required)Must be willing to work on alcohol brandsCandidate must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Publicis Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated group.
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