Our
client in the Public Relations, Digital Media and Branding Business is in need
of an Account
Executive
Scope
Scope
- Acts
as a link between clients and the agency. They are responsible for the
coordination of advertising campaigns / projects and therefore
communicating clearly to all those involved.
- Must
understand their clients' needs and objectives and liaise closely with
them throughout campaigns / projects, often on a daily basis.
- Manage
administrative and campaign / project work and ensure that advertising
projects are completed on time and on budget.
Responsibilities
Account executives contribute to and develop advertising campaigns.
Tasks typically involve:
- Meeting
and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their advertising
requirements;
- Working
with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the
client's brief and budget;
- Presenting
alongside agency colleagues (particularly the account manager), the
campaign ideas and budget to the client;
- Working
with the account manager to brief media, creative and research staff and
assisting with the formulation of marketing strategies;
- Liaising
with, and acting as the link between, the client and the agency by
maintaining regular contact with both,
- Ensuring
that communication flows effectively;
- Negotiating
with clients and agency staff about the details of campaigns;
- Presenting
creative work to clients for approval or modification;
- Writing
client reports;
- Monitoring
the effectiveness of campaigns;
- Undertaking
administration tasks;
- Arranging
and attending meetings;
- Making
'pitches', along with other agency staff, to try to win new business for
the agency.
Salary: Gross of Ks. 35,000/=
Specific
degree subjects required either
- Sale
& Marketing
- Advertising
- Advertising
& Marketing communications
Other
relevant degree subjects
- Management
- Business
- Media
Skills
and qualities
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills;
- A
proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative;
- Excellent
organizational skills;
- The
ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of
information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail; drive;
- Flexibility
& effective team working skills;
- Influencing
and negotiation skills;
- Oral
and written communication skills;
- Commercial
awareness;
- A
willingness to learn;
- Resilience,
to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism;
Training: On the Job
If you
believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV to
resumes@interviewupconsulting.com
All applications should be received by Friday 12th August 2016.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be received by Friday 12th August 2016.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
