Job Title: Account Manager
Job Description: Key Responsibilities To represent Client's interest at the Agency, and the Agency's interest at the Client, with utmost professionalism and a level of maturity.
Key Deliverables To execute all the marketing communication needs and activities of the Client(s) inside the Agency in the most:
Cost effective mannerExpeditious and efficient mannerAdministratively organized mannerTake accountability for all project management recordsEnsure that all communication records are kept in an orderly and organized manner in line with Agency systems and procedures.
Delivering clear, concise and focused communication at every level of Client contact so as to give Clients a competitive advantage.
On all projects/activities maintain and implement and updated and organized system of:
Financial records (From CE's to billing and payment)Writing briefsCompiling weekly status reportsCompiling timing plansEnsure Chase lists are adhered to and relevant information shared with media timeouslyMonitoring of Media schedulesCompiling Contact reports within 24 hours of meetingProactively and effectively ensure that senior management and your team are informed and updated at every stage of projects/activities.
Maintain a professional relationship with all Clients and co-workers.
Required Skills Primary Management Skills Accurate, efficient and effective management of projectsAbility to evaluate creative workAcumen to process and manage strategic processSecondary Management Skills Ability to manage and motivate team playersPerform all projects in a respected, motivated manner that inspires team playersConfident management of tasks without creating unnecessary panic and a sense of dramaAbility to resolve conflict and where impossible, advise and guide team players accordinglyAbility to plan ahead and prioritizeCommunication Skills Ability to communicate effectively in writingAbility to communicate effectively verbally, and give clear and considered briefsAbility to present work and effectively sell creative workAbility to negotiate (timelines, budgets, creative executions)Ability to 'strategically' guide and manage the processCreative Skills Ability to take clear, concise, focused client briefsAbility to communicate in creative briefing and presentation sessionsAbility to write comprehensive and inspiring creative briefsBegin to contribute positively to the creative processAbility to guide and evaluate creative work and the processesHave a clear understanding and appreciation of creative work and ideasAbility to recognize and conceptualize proactive opportunities for your clientsAnalytical and Strategic Skills Have an understanding of Clients brands and their marketAbility to oversee marketing analysis such as competitor activity, brand performance.Have a thorough understanding of the strategic tools and processes of the agency as well as clients terminologyAdvertising Skills A broad understanding of the advertising and market industryAn understanding of the production processAn understanding of the media processes, including digital mediaA broad understanding of the Advertising legal frameworkFinancial Skills Day-to-day budget managementSound understanding of billing structure and financial processesComputer Skills Word, Excel, Keynote/ Power point and Chase SoftwareThe basic skill to put a presentation togetherScope of Responsibility Management of advertising campaigns TV, radio, print, outdoor, BTL, digital etc. This will encompass the execution and management of briefing processes. Liaison with traffic and production departments, preparing timing plans, liaising with client, liaising with media planner and buyer, arranging meetings etc. Obtaining client approval of all campaign elements and budgets at all stages of the development.Confident management and accountability for presentations and key meetings:-Status meetings, including compiling status reports and supplying to senior manager timeously for review prior to meetingPresentations, including contact reports following the meetingsCompetitive reviewsBrand reviewsBrand integration meetings (meetings with other client partners i.e media, digital etc)Sourcing of material as per meetings agreed expectationsManagement of meetings with Client and Agency, ensuring that all parties that need to attend are notified timeously and prior to meetingsAccountability for all logistics pertaining to client meetings (Agendas, catering, contact reports etc)Clear understanding of Clients expectations of the Agency and an understanding and respect of Clients culture, and be seen to be a problem solver by the client (listening and responding)Total familiarity of the Clients market, products and advertising policiesRegular updating of senior management, informing them of any new developments that may arise on the Clients business so as to maintain an Agency's proactive culture.Effective and efficient work ethic within the broader teamOverall management of the Clients businessLocation: Sandton
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
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