Junior Account Executive

SUMMARY:
Junior Account Executive

POSITION INFO:

Junior Account Executive – Cape Town – Salary negotiable dependent on experience

Overview:

Our client, a leading company in shopping centre marketing, is looking for a Junior Account Executive to join their team. Strong interpersonal, organizational and writing skills are important. 

Responsibilities:

• Client communication: Assisting in communicating with the client, responding to inquiries, and providing updates on project progress.
• Project coordination: Helping to coordinate projects between internal teams and the client, ensuring that deadlines are met, and deliverables are of high quality.
• Research and analysis: Conducting market research, gathering data on the industry relevant to the company and analyzing competitor activity to provide insights for client strategies.
• Administrative tasks: Assisting in maintaining client files, managing schedules, organizing meetings, and handling paperwork related to client accounts.
• Relationship building: Participating in building and maintaining relationships with the client, vendors, and other stakeholders through regular communication and networking efforts.
• Creative input: Offering creative ideas and solutions to meet client objectives and enhance the client''s brand presence.
• Reporting: Assisting in preparing reports and presentations to update the client on campaign performance, analytics, and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements (a must):

• Proof of a Marketing or Public Relations Certificate or Degree
• Fully bilingual – English & Afrikaans in writing, reading and speaking
• Minimum one year’s marketing/PR experience
• Event management and co-ordination experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined with excellent organizational skills
• Accountable and responsible
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong time-management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Good planning ability
• Strong implementation skills
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task & plan independently
• Good interpersonal skills (team player) within the agency and with client interaction
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in Shopping Centre marketing advantageous
• May be required to work some weekends and Public Holidays
• Own car and valid driver''s license

Personal Skills/Attributes:

Confident, enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic, self-motivated.

How to apply:

Should you meet the required criteria, please a detailed CV including all Certificates/Degrees/Valid Driver''s License/Full physical address to

Advise on your current salary and what your salary expectations are.

Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks.