Account Director

5 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Duck And Craig Full time

An established integrated through the line agency based in Johannesburg is looking for an energetic Account Director who is passionate about their profession, to join their exceptional team for this role. We are looking specifically for an Account Director who is skilled in Strategic brand Management and has Digital expertise. As a AD, you will be required to actively contribute to client strategies for both existing and new clients, developing and maintaining long-standing client relationships and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery against client objectives. A passion for and understanding of digital is a must

**Responsibilities**:
Day-to-Day

Overall delivery of client briefs through active team management and distribution of workload
Manage all day-to-day activities of client accounts
Understand the role of communication within the broader business context and development of the agency's relationship with the client, from advertising supplier to marketing communication partner to Brand Leader
Ensure a clear understanding of the client's business requirements and translate this into clear deliverables for your team
Ensure understanding of the relevant client contract and delivery requirements, including relevant legal/regulatory guidelines
Ensure delivery of exceptional creative client solutions.

Client

Provide regular input into the strategic direction of each client account and keep the relevant teams up to date with any directional changes to strategy
Seek opportunities to develop more business opportunities for your client, utilising additional services whenever possible
Assess and manage along with management, business potential and profitability of your accounts
In conjunction with your clients, continuously provide input into the strategic direction of each account and ensure communication of any directional changes to your team and the creative teams
Manage and ensure strategic focus for both agency and client,
Participate and advise on final creative work.

Teamwork

Work in partnership with the creative teams to provide excellent creative solutions for your client's needs at all time
Work with all departments to improve efficiencies and delivery on all accounts.

Financial

Ensure a balance between maximising profit on an account, presenting the agency in the best possible light and developing and executing the best possible work
Ensure invoicing and financial administration of the highest standards to ensure timeous collection of income and collection of fees for the agency
Provide weekly reports to relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally
Manage and oversee Client and project profitability.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Relevant qualification
Five years’ experience within an advertising or digital agency - non-negotiable
Proficiency in Digital
A collaborative, problem solving, team-player attitude
Good understanding of total campaign development
Comfortable working independently under pressure, adhering to deadlines
Able to handle many projects at once and be able to switch between executing daily work and taking on larger, complex projects
Eye for detail
Good time management and organisational skills

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