Overview
Account Director Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Arc South Africa
Title: Account Director
Company: Arc South Africa
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Company Description
About ARC South Africa: As one of the first SA agencies operating in the CRM space with a database division devoted entirely to CRM, we use human insights combined with strong creative ideas to create smart, results-driven digital work. We are part of Publicis Groupe. With digital experience across financial services, automotive, petro chemical, FMCG, retail, pharmaceutical, tobacco and NGOs, we offer solid customer engagement, longer tenure and ultimately increased customer spend.
Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Account Director to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in managing relationships with key clients and ensuring the successful execution of advertising and promotional campaigns on a range of publications. Your primary focus will be on maintaining existing accounts and supporting a team lead. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within the advertising and publishing sector.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Meet/liaise with clients
Manage a portfolio of accounts
Receive briefs/debriefs on projects
Attend status meetings
Keep a detailed status document of projects on the go with timelines/deadlines
Manage projects from start to finish:
Follow up with studio/client to ensure deadlines are met
Checking all artwork before presenting to client to ensure work is on brief / all relevant feedback is applied.
Interrogate client debriefs to ensure work remains on brief and best practice is adhered to
Manage project plan to ensure all campaigns are briefed timeously.
Compile cost estimates to be approved by management before sending on to client
Deliver presentations
Attend meetings with clients
Maintain good relationships with clients
Manage budgets, campaign costs and client’s invoices
Assist with traffic and drive work in studio
Undertake administration tasks related to the client portfolio
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum 6 years’ working experience in an Advertising Agency, with 2 years’ experience as an Account Director
Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
Strong publication project management experience
A good command of the English and Afrikaans language (both verbal and written)
Strong presentation and people skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on
Advantageous:
Financial Services experience
Additional Information
Personal Attributes:
Team player with the ability to work independently
Ability to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
Self-starter who is confident and decisive
Proactive
Resilient
Solution driven / problem solver
Deadline driven
Accountable
Reliable
Meticulous with attention to detail
Other:
Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
Comfortable to work on alcohol brands
Candidate must please submit a concise CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Publics Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups
