Account Executive - Cape Town at Publicis Groupe

 Day to day, your role includes:

• Meet/liaise with clients.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts.
• Receive briefs/debriefs on projects.
• Attend status meetings at various businesses.
• Keep a detailed list of projects on the go with timelines/deadlines.
• Compile quotations to be approved by management before sending on to client.
• Manage projects from start to finish i.e.  Follow up with studio/client to ensure deadlines are met.
• Engage in project management duties.
• Attend meetings with clients (when required)
• Maintain good relationships with clients.
• Assist with writing client reports.
• Assist with traffic and driving work in studio.
• Undertake administration tasks related to the client portfolio.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a talented Account Executive with impressive work experience, which typically includes:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Account Executive in an Advertising Agency.
• Digital & Digital Media Experience is essential.
• Proficient in MS Word (i.e., Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• Well versed in Digital.
• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• CRM experience.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
• Business savvy with strong numerical skills.
• Ability to grasp concepts, systems and processes
• Understand customer journeys and maps

Advantageous:

• An understanding of Marketing Automation/Technology (Martech)
• FMCG, retail experience
• Financial services/Insurance account experience
• Additional Information

Specific Responsibilities:

• Working efficiently and smoothly with seniors
• Learning and following process from seniors
• Following company process, contact reports, Chase management, budget tracking etc.
• Honing excellent communication skills
• Developing effective and confident presentation skills
• Oversight and guidance of the campaign-building process
• The ability to determine and prioritize hi-low priority work
• Management of internal and external stakeholder expectations
• Constantly drive for client satisfaction and positive feedback
• Constant, effective communication with internal and external stakeholder on all work you are responsible for. Being proactive in the way you communicate and upward manage is essential.
• Problem solving
• Timekeeping, deadline management and punctuality
• Co-worker relationships
• Skills growth, industry research and constantly seeking personal growth and upskilling yourself
• Ensuring high and consistent quality of your own work
• Ensuring quality control of work delivered from studio