Media Account Manager

The Media Account Manager (MAM) is the central contact person responsible for managing and driving all media related aspects of the brands in his/her portfolio. This includes having a clear understanding of the brands, providing strategic direction, monitoring KPIs and budgets, as well as ensuring the effective implementation and buying of all campaigns.
Job Title: Media Account Manager
Job Description: Key responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with respective brand client teams.Have a deep understanding of ABInBev's business and each brand within the portfolio.Manage the overall day-to-day media activity of the brands in the portfolio.Compile high quality, innovative media strategies (traditional + digital) based on client briefs.Encourage collaboration with relevant Dentsu partner agencies, e.g., Dentsu Creative.Allocate realistic budgets to campaigns/media platforms and monitor accordingly.Agree on and track/monitor KPIs to ensure they are met.Brief media planner to compile campaign schedules upon strategy approval.Oversee approval of schedules and ensure accurate buying briefs.Conduct monthly flow plan checks and address over-/underspends.Present proactive media ideas to brand teams continuously.Evaluate media proposals and make client recommendations accordingly.Prepare insightful post-campaign reports with future campaign recommendations.Drive competitive brand reviews with the insights division when required.Assist the buyer in chasing creative material when necessary.Communicate accurate account status to clients and internal teams weekly.Support the BUD/Hub by providing portfolio-related information when needed.Assist the finance team in resolving invoice queries.Location: Sandton
Brand: Iprospect
Time Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent


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