Pr Account Director: Financial Services Portfolio

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

An established PR agency, part of a fantastic up and coming independent Group, is on the hunt for a dynamic, “can do” PR Account Director to join their team in this fully on-site opportunity in Cape Town. We’re looking for a highly talented individual to work on their exciting financial portfolio.

If you are enthusiastic about delivering detail oriented, measurable results at an agency geared for solid growth, we want to hear from you Don’t miss this opportunity to join team of passionate communication experts.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Account Director will lead their business cluster, with the responsibility of delivering solid results to a number of clients with the assistance of a crew of talented individuals
- The AD will work closely with the Managing Partner to attract and win new business as well as grow business from within the existing Group portfolio
- The AD is responsible for managing workflow and quality output of own work as well as members of their account management teams
- The AD provides positive leadership as well as mentorship to the members of their account team, managing performance and assisting in identifying skills development areas
- The AD will need to build fruitful, long lasting relationships with clients, suppliers and with all members of the Group.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant PR Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years experience in a PR agency
- Strong knowledge new media
- Extensive media relations experience and good understanding of media landscape
- Advanced knowledge MS Office suite, Google Suite, Chase
- Strategic and creative thinker
- Analytical, able to interpret data and develop strong and relevant assumptions
- Creative and innovative, ideas-orientated
- Strong creative writing skills
- Excellent client-facing skills: personable, credible and establishes trust
- Excellent client presentation skills
- People and team management experience, team leader
- Conflict management skills, negotiation and problem solving
- Excellent English written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills
- Ability to manage tight timelines and the short term stress which may arise from meeting deadlines
- Willingness to travel, valid driver’s license and own transport.

City: Cape Town

Country: South Africa

Level of Expertise: Senior

Remuneration: Negotiable

Reference Number: #Tam601

**Tamara Wolpert**:
GM & Consultant

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