Account Manager

Remuneration:negotiable depending on experience 
Location:Sandton, Bryanstan
Job level:Mid/Senior
Type:Permanent
Reference:#Account Manager
Company:Whatif Creative

Job description

Key responsibilities

Client management:
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
  • Act as the main point of contact for key clients, addressing their needs and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Understand clients’ business objectives and marketing strategies to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
  • Develop and present proposals, project plans, budgets and campaign strategies.
Project management:
  • Oversee the execution of client projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including creative, media, and production, to deliver high-quality work.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
Strategy and planning:
  • Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to inform campaign strategies.
  • Evaluate campaign effectiveness and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Team leadership:
  • Encourage innovation and creative thinking within the team.
Financial management:
  • Develop and manage account budgets, ensuring profitability and financial targets are met.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and vendors.
  • Monitor and report on account financial performance.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in account management within an advertising agency.
  • Proven track record of managing successful marketing campaigns and client relationships.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex business problems.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.


Posted on 12 Aug 09:02, Closing date 10 Oct

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Hirasha
hirasha@whatifcreative.co.za

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