Account Manager (Sandton)

Job description

Key responsibilities

Client management:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Act as the main point of contact for key clients, addressing their needs and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Understand clients’ business objectives and marketing strategies to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Develop and present proposals, project plans, budgets and campaign strategies.

Project management:

• Oversee the execution of client projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including creative, media, and production, to deliver high-quality work.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Strategy and planning:

• Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to inform campaign strategies.
• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Team leadership:

• Encourage innovation and creative thinking within the team.

Financial management:

• Develop and manage account budgets, ensuring profitability and financial targets are met.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and vendors.
• Monitor and report on account financial performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in account management within an advertising agency.
• Proven track record of managing successful marketing campaigns and client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex business problems.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Posted on 12 Aug 09:02, Closing date 10 Oct