ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - CAPE TOWN

We are looking for an experienced Account Director with a digital media background to nurture and develop some of the most loved and established national and international brands. If you have a min of 7 years agency experience and are looking to grow, work hard, and have fun along the way, apply now!

WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF YOU 

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Managing partner and Regional COO, you will lead your clients’ projects and will be responsible for their daily management.
• You are ultimately responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the account - operationally, creatively, financially – and are answerable on these points to the clients, Managing partner and Regional COO.
• As the senior point of contact for the agency’s customers, you also co-ordinate the resources needed to service projects, build strategic operational plans and balance the expectations of clients with the execution of creative, intelligence and/or media work.
• You build strong and enduring relationships with clients. You also have a deep understanding of the clients’ business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories. 
• Leverage this knowledge to grow our assignments & revenue.
• Have a deep understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients.
• Be responsible for managing/coaching the account executives and managers you are working with
• Delegate effectively and appropriately – upwards to the agency management as well as downwards to your reports andother departments.
• Build the respect, loyal commitment, and performance of your team members.

Qualifications and Experience 

The ideal candidate for the Account Director position would have the following background:

• Min 7 years’ experience in account servicing and/or project management
• A 3 year degree or diploma will be advantageous 
• Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business
• Skilful project management 
• Enthusiastic team-player
• Curious and keen to grow & learn
• A thorough understanding of (and appreciation for) social media, and the main features, benefits and limitations of all of the major social platforms
• Flexible and open to work in an agile and fast paced environment

Offer

• A permanent opportunity within a growing and trendsetting agency
• Global client portfolio  
• Attractive package and benefits
• Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities
• Flexible homeworking policy