Account Director - Cape Town at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

The Account Director will be responsible for the full cycle from creating briefs that align to the business strategy as well as execution, activation and analysing the outcome for continuous improvement. A key focus of the role will be ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has great understanding of marketing and advertising, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

This position will be based in Greenpoint. 

 Main Responsibilities:

• Have a clear understanding of operational requirements and execute on briefs to agreed strategy and business timelines.
• Continuously provide input into the strategic direction & ensure any directional changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans & timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Identify potential issues, and proactively implement solutions to meet project objectives.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all marketing campaigns.
• Investigate and present cost effective/ innovative methods to deliver campaigns and track and measure these over the financial year.
• Evaluate project performance and provide regular status updates to relevant stakeholders. Present informative reports as required.
• Foster effective communication with external agencies (e.g., Lookbook & Flume) to ensure timely briefings, keep teams informed of updates, and schedule necessary meetings.
• Manage and maintain the Marketing calendar, ensuring the efficient rollout of the Marketing strategy with consistent brand messaging.
• Oversee the marketing team in briefing suppliers, requesting quotes, and managing administrative tasks related to content production.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss current projects.
• Lead the recruitment process for new personnel within the Marketing team.
• Oversee the website function with a focus on ecommerce, customer, and business objectives.
• Cross collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.

 Functional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/ advertising
• Proven 5 – 7 years’ experience in account management or project management, in an advertising or marketing agency
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and industry trends

 Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Innovative, creative
• Excellent planning & time management skills
• Good problem solver & decision maker
• Uses initiative to drive solutions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker, accountable and driven individual