Account Director at John Brown Media

Job description

John Brown Media South Africa is seeking to appoint an Account Director. The position is based in Johannesburg and will report directly to the Group Account Director.

SUMMARY:

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – This position is to support the Group Account Director with the overall implementation of publishing strategies and assist in controlling and managing all business aspects of the account, including negotiations with suppliers and clients. You need to be a strategic and solutions orientated thinker, an innovator and a leader of your team. You need to be able to set up and communicate clear and attainable challenges for your team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy: Implementation of client strategy across multiple platforms, all requirements managed and overseen

Client Service: Excellent client service and client liaison on a day to day basis

Budgets: Management and achievement of budgets set and budget objectives

People: Manage permanent staff and secure the best freelance talent to execute the work required

New business: Identify and create opportunities or extensions for existing clients that will sustain and grow John Brown Media

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE THIS…

• Excellent client relationship skills
• Renewal and growth of business of existing clients
• Achieving the financial targets
• Stable editorial and freelance team
• New business growth
• Focusing on continuous improvement and innovation
• Advertising team targets are met
• Work closely with the editor to ensure the product is on brand

REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding of both print and online content platforms
• Excellent industry knowledge
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a client service role
• Experience in the content marketing industry will be a strong advantage
• Initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy, following up to ensure that all commitments are fulfilled
• Accountability, ensuring projects are completed in timely manner, closely monitoring activities
• Results orientated
• Entrepreneurial thinker with highly influential, motivational personality
• Well connected and strong relationships with clients
• Commercially and entrepreneurially orientated
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities
• Flexible and resilient
• Occasional travel required
• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• Valid driver’s license

CLOSING DATE: 27 July 2017

Reference number: Account Director (to be quoted in the subject line of the application email)

In line with our EE policy and requirements preference would be given to a suitably qualified person from the designated groups. However, all applications will be considered.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. John Brown South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position.