Digital Account Director at Ogilvy South Africa

Account Director

• An individual with a digital media background to nurture and develop some of the most loved and established national and international brands. If you have a min of 7 years agency experience and are looking to grow, work hard, and have fun along the way, apply now!

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

• Under the supervision of the Business Unit Director and Regional COO, you will lead your clients' projects and will be responsible for their daily management.
• You are ultimately responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the account - operationally, creatively, financially and are answerable on these points to the clients, Business Unit Director and Regional COO.
• As the senior point of contact for the agency's customers, you also co-ordinate the resources needed to service projects, build strategic operational plans and balance the expectations of clients with the execution of creative, intelligence and/or media work.
• You build strong and enduring relationships with clients. You also have a deep understanding of the client's business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories.
• Leverage this knowledge to grow our assignments & revenue.
• Have a deep understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients.
• Be responsible for managing/coaching the account executives and managers you are working with.
• Delegate effectively and appropriately upwards to the agency management as well as downwards to your reports and other departments.
• Build the respect, loyal commitment, and performance of your team members.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the role would have the following background:

• Min 7 years experience in account servicing and/or project management.
• A 3 year degree or diploma will be advantageous.
• Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.
• Financial and budget control ability.
• Skillful project management.

About you

• High Integrity, energy, and creativity.
• A thorough understanding of (and appreciation for) social media, and the main features, benefits and limitations of all of the major social platforms.
• Flexible and open to work in an agile, hybrid and fast paced environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.