Intern Account Executive Job Vacancy in Kenya

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.