Account Manager at Accenture

Job Description

• THE WORK: Join our dynamic team and embark on a journey where you will be empowered to perform independently and become an SME. You will actively participate in team discussions and contribute to providing solutions to work-related problems. Let's create a brighter future together!
• The Account Manager is responsible for assisting and ensuring that all aspects of the agency’s delivery to a client run smoothly and are managed effectively in order to deliver on campaigns.
• Lead complex, cross-functional engagements and drive client expansion in the customer area of the client.
• Define and sell solutions aligned to client's business objectives.
• Build and lead teams that combine capabilities and working models to successfully deliver solutions.
• Responsible for driving the implementation of advertising campaigns and achieving results for clients as agreed with the Business Unit Director. The Account Manager reports directly to the Group Account Director / Business Unit Director, providing updates and planning with regards to client campaigns.

Client Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the smooth running of the account on a day to day level.
• Establish and maintain a productive communication channel between the client and the agency, maintaining and growing excellent client relationships.
• Continue to invest in growing knowledge of your clients’ business and industries in which they operate.
• Take ownership of specific parts of campaigns, as agreed with manager, and participate in future planning.
• Produce good quality written work on time, including client correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Assist with preparing and delivering presentations to clients as and when required.
• Provide day-to-day management of client campaigns and be regarded as the first point of contact for clients, inspiring their loyalty and trust.
• Remain accountable from start to finish ensuring that follow-through and accountability is achieved and maintained at all times.
• Ensure a smooth and timeous workflow of activities directed at the client, effectly managing timing plans.
• Engage with clients in order to formulate clear and achievable briefs and action plans.
• Draw together all relevant market, industry and business information in preparation of all agency briefs.

People Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work with Group Account Director/Business Unit Director to set annual review KPIs and take responsibility for your development as an advertising professional.
• Actively manage own performance and career.
• Manage junior team members, focussing on motivation, training and knowledge-sharing.
• Actively manage and supervise account executives on a

Qualifications

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Master proficiency in Account Management.
• Master proficiency in Sales Pursuit Management.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant related skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Master proficiency in Account Sales Planning