Account Director

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Mediamix360 Full time

**About us**:
We are a team of senior, highly skilled and experienced individuals.
Media is no longer a one-way game. The landscape has shifted and the people you want to speak to are those who engage across multiple channels, platforms and technologies which are constantly shifting. We are fluid, agile and adaptable with our finger on the pulse of where people are. Our thinking is diverse and objective oriented, and our approach is multi-faceted and far-reaching. From traditional media to the shape-shifting terrain of digital we are able to provide you with a media solution that will deliver.

**Job summary**:
Account director's primary duty is to establish, and nurture client relationships with professionalism to help them meet their business needs.
Account director will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the account. This includes managing the client portfolio and working closely and leading internal team and client team to ensure smooth workflow of campaigns and managing client’s expectations daily.

**Responsibilities**:
Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the account.
Manages day-to-day team operations and leads the account management of the team.
Work closely with the strategist, planners, buyer to ensure that the client’s objectives and KPI’s are met based on the approved strategic direction across client portfolios.
Manages the client portfolio, leading both internal and client teams to ensure smooth workflow of business strategy KPI’s by driving strategies and campaigns that meet this, as we all as daily management of client expectations.
Manage the client's budgets, campaigns and ensure profitability of the account as well as the business.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all areas of the business to effectively manage client interactions.
Establish and nurture client relationships with professionalism to meet client business needs and ensure the agency is a key partner.
Interact and collaborate with other agencies on the account (creative, digital, sponsorship, PR).
Manages the client's budget, profitability, and financial viability, supporting the finance team in any challenges.

**Attributes**:
Strong strategic leadership - self-motivated, strong communicator, active listener, passionate, positive attitude, innovative and collaborative.
Strong interpersonal skills, and exercise emotional intelligence when dealing with clients, team members as well as the business at large.
Problem solving skills critical.
Strong negotiations skills.
Work in a team as well as independently.
Articulate with superior communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Well-presented and professional.
Time management skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
Proactive and agile and leading in approach.

Four-year degree in marketing/advertising/communication.
5-8 years’ experience in a senior account management role.
Media agency, experience is advantageous.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proficiency in MS Suite.

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