ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - CAPE TOWN

 

Recruiter:

Esteem Recruitment

Job Ref:

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - C..

Date posted:

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

600000


SUMMARY:
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - CAPE TOWN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Account Director

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

 

 

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