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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