Our
client in the Public Relations, Digital Media and Branding Business is in need
of an Intern
Account Executive
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
Intern
Account Executive 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: Net of Ks. 10,000/=
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
organisational 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.