Account Director

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. Full time

Time left to apply: End Date: October 18, 2024 (2 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R1076398

Carat is a dynamic media agency committed to delivering innovative and effective media solutions for our clients. We value creativity, collaboration, and a results-driven approach. At Carat, we put our people first, empower and grow them, whilst always striving for excellence. We lead with positivity, purpose, and ultimate accountability.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide strategic recommendations and manage all resources to ensure the Client’s marketing needs are met. The Media Account Director/Client Lead is viewed as a trusted advisor to the client, understands and articulates client business insights, and leverages these to contribute ways to move the business forward. This role involves leading and monitoring day-to-day activities, proactively identifying new business-building insights and opportunities, managing, motivating, and developing the team, and working with other departments to develop and execute strategies that will build the Client’s business.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Manages the Business: Deliver the service proposition to clients and manage the business end-to-end on individual clients.
- Relationship Management: Own client relationships as per the defined relationship strategy for the client.
- Proactively Identifies Client Development Opportunities: Flag specific client cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
- Commercial and Service Ownership of Client Relationship: Drive seamless delivery and profitability of the account.
- Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

- Set clear goals and performance expectations.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Financial Management
- Innovation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Problem-Solving

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven experience in media account management or a similar role.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Proficiency in marketing and media planning tools and software.

Experience:

- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in media account management or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and delivering business growth.
- Experience in leading and developing a team.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
- Knowledge of digital media and emerging technologies.

Location: Cape Town

Brand: Full Circle Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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