Job Description

Meet/liaise with clients
Manage a portfolio of accounts
- Receive briefs/debriefs on projects
- Attend status meetings at various businesses
- Keep a detailed list of projects on the go with timelines/deadlines
- Compile quotations to be approved by management before sending on to client
- Manage projects from start to finish i.e. Follow up with studio/client to ensure deadlines are met
Engage in project management duties
Attend meetings with clients (when required)
Maintain good relationships with clients
Assist with writing client reports
Assist with traffic and driving work in studio
Undertake administration tasks related to the client portfolio

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Account Executive in an Advertising Agency
Proficient in MS Word (i.e., Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
Well versed in Digital
A good command of the English & Afrikaans language (both verbal and written)
CRM experience
Strong presentation skills
Strong organisational and administration skills
Strong time management skills
Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
Business savvy with strong numerical skills
Ability to grasp concepts, systems and processes
Understand customer journeys and maps
Advantageous:
- An understanding of Marketing Automation/Technology (Martech)
- FMCG, retail experience
- Financial services/Insurance account experience

Additional Information

Team player with the ability to work independently
Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
Assertive
Accountable
Proactive
Resilient
Problem solver / solution driven
Deadline driven
Meticulous with attention to detail
Other:
- Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
- Comfortable to work from Publicis Groupe office (if and when required)
- Willing to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)

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 group 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.

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