Account Manager (Maternity Cover) at Clicks Group

Job Objectives:

Manage the Briefing process

• Ensuring accurate information is provided on the Brief;
• Obtain cost from printer and get it approved by the client before briefing in the job
• Ensure synergies with media, production and dispatch with regard to all activity
• Create timing plans and communicate to all relevant people

Opening of job-bags

• Accurate allocation of job number
• Accurate and detailed information filled on brief
• Print/media/creative specifications
• To ensure deadlines are met

Managing the Sourcing of Samples and References

• Responsible for sourcing of samples/references for own work as well as assist on other promotions
• Follow-up with category teams for outstanding samples
• To conduct Library research
• Book, brief and coordinate photography if necessary

Manage creative work-flow process to deadlines

• Time allocation in studio
• Ensure efficient Sign-off
• To support creative knowledge of what clients requires

Facilitate sign-off process to deadlines

• Accurate interpretation of changes
• Time allocation for process
• Send off to print
• Ensure work is backed up
• Communicate to Display department what and when artwork must be dispatched
• Ongoing follow to ensure elements have arrived and send out notifications

Receive and communicate accurate updates of information

• Update Job Bag cover sheet and content
• Update status report daily
• Attend daily status meeting
• Write minutes
• Communicate with Client, creative, media and production teams continuously

Other Functions :

• Foster excellent relationships with creative teams, all external partners and all disciplines within BTB, based on our values
• Prepare & participate in regular performance reviews
• Responsible for your core maintenance activities
• Responsible for your core outcomes and value contribution and ongoing innovation
• Responsible for individual development.

 Education:

• Essential: Matric or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Diploma/degree in advertising / marketing 
• Must have at least 5 years' experience in an Advertising Agency in a Account Manager / Client Service role