Account Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth running of an account and the production of its advertising, as well as for ensuring that work is produced on time and within budget.
• Build strong relationships and to foster good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency team.
• Set the creative context for the brands: knows what type of communication the brand needs and understands client requirements
• Provides clear and directional creative briefs and is the creative teams contact on a day to day basis
• Is an excellent judge of creative work and is willing and able to challenge creative work when required
• Has a deep understanding of the clients business and looks for opportunities to engage in broader business dialogue with clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification preferably at an industry relevant recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Client Service
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as an Account Manager from a reputable advertising agency
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving / trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships internally which are based on teamwork
• Attention to detail together with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines