Description:
Hybrid working arrangement.
Our client in the Advertising / Design / Marketing sectors, is currently looking to employ an experienced Account Manager (sales) in their Humansdorp offices.
This position is a hybrid working arrangement.
Minimum of 5 years sales / account management experiences secures.
An awesome career opportunity awaits.
Requirements:
5 years' experience required. Degree in Advertising, business/management, communications, creative writing, design, English, marketing, public relations can be beneficial. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and be flexible. The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail. Effective teamworking skills. Influencing and negotiation skills. Oral and written communication skills. Commercial awareness. A passion for advertising and an understanding of what makes a good advertisement. A willingness to learn. IT literacy and an awareness of how the industry is developing through the use of new communication technologies.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
Meet and liaise with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements. Work with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client's brief and budget. Present (alongside agency colleagues - particularly the account manager) the campaign ideas and budget to the client. Work with the account manager to brief media, creative and research staff and assist with the formulation of marketing strategies. Liaise with, and act as the link between, the client and the advertising agency by maintaining regular contact with both. Ensure that communication flows effectively. Negotiate with clients and agency staff about the details of campaigns. Present creative work to clients for approval or modification. Handle budgets, manage campaign costs and invoice clients. Write client reports. Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns. Undertake administrative tasks. Arrange and attend meetings. Make pitches, along with other agency staff, with the aim of securing new business for the agency. Give regular updates to client and team. Will act as Campaign Lead when needed.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.
10 Feb 2023;
from:
gumtree.co.za