Job Openings at Clicks Group

Overview

• To efficiently manage and oversee several advertising accounts, ensuring the accurate and timely flow and execution of all work designated from brief.

Purpose and Objectives

• To manage the briefing process, ensuring there is a clear understanding of the client’s requirements, that accurate information is provided on the brief; costs are approved and allocated and timing plans are established and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• To open the job-bags and complete all relevant information required including job number, brief, print / media /creative spec and deadlines.
• To manage the sourcing of samples and references and assist as is needed on other promotions.
• To manage the creative work-flow process to deadlines, ensuring time allocation in studio and sign off efficiencies.
• To facilitate the sign-off process to deadlines and ensure the accurate and timeous delivery of information and print instructions of the final artwork to print production and display.
• To attend meetings and receive and communicate accurate and timeous updates of information to stakeholders, including job bag cover sheet and content, status reports and minutes of meetings attended.
• To ensure brand consistency is maintained.
• To efficiently manage client relationships, liaise with internal and external stakeholders on the progress of work and ensure projects / campaigns are done according to client specifications.
• To efficiently direct and manage the work of the junior account manager.

Requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of advertising and marketing concepts and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of client briefs and its application
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Job Related Skills:

• Strong interpersonal / relationship building skills and the ability to relate to people at various levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills
• Deadline and results driven
• Planning and organising skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to function independently, use own initiative and take decisions
• Assertive and confident
• Professionalism

Job Experience:

• Essential: Minimum 5 years experience in an advertising agency in an Account Manager / Client Service position

Education:

• Essential: Matric
• Desirable: Diploma/degree in advertising / marketing

Competency Requirements:

Essential

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Deciding and Initiating Action

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Overview

We are on the hunt for outstanding creative Digital Designer to be come part of our in-house Digital Agency, join us on your Digital evolution! .

Purpose and Objectives

• To deliver world-class digital advertising and communication across the brands by delivering the best creative solutions to deliver to the marketing, communication and financial objectives and to provide a support function to the creative manager
• To produce creative and engaging digital multimedia content, tailored to a variety of channels.
• To translate the digital brief through conceptualisation, design and implementation of graphic elements and ensure the finished product reflects a cohesive design across digital media platforms.
• To deliver high quality digital design in order to minimise inefficiency in workflow.
• To maintain brand consistency in line with relevant marketing communications by adhering to the digital CI guidelines
• and in-line with the relevant brand CI.
• To ensure timeous and accurate delivery of all digital artwork to meet business objectives and deadlines.
• To work closely/collaboratively within digital team, account manager, copywriters and traffic manager to ensure a  smooth workflow.
• To produce digital concept artwork in order to communicate new and innovative ideas prior to execution of work.
• To pro-actively keep up with trends in digital advertising and/or design to keep abreast with the industry standards in order to achieve a competitve advantage for the group.

Requirements

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE

• Background in digital design and layout
• Excellent digital design skills in all key programmes
• Knowledgeable and conversant with industry trends

JOB RELATED SKILLS

• Excellent digital design and conceptual skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy critical
• Good time manager and management to work across multiple projects
• Familiarity with social production across Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Live and facebook messenger and whatsapp
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Team player

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2-3 year experience in a digital design environment such as creating and applying new creative ideas within the digital sphere
• Experienced working with a dedicated copywriter
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, turning things around under pressure
• Experience working across all digital platforms

EDUCATION

• Relevant digital qualification

 JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Creating and Innovation
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Presenting and Communicating Information

All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.