Job Overview:

Manage the day-to-day operation of the account while contributing meaningful perspectives to the marketing and communication strategies and direction.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Manage internal agency relationships in order to get things done in the most time and cost efficient way for your client
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ business and industry
• Keep track of clients’ activities closely to make sure marketing objectives are met according to marketing plan
• Identify key market needs and challenges, recommend and adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends
• Look for opportunities, anticipate openings for initiatives and plan for the unexpected
• Build a good relationship with the client and become a trusted source in the company
• Lead the Account Team by fostering teamwork
• Develop the Account Team’s career paths and day-to-day training and oversee their work as necessary by focusing on developing their abilities.
• Provide support for the Account Planners and understand, interpret and apply market research insights
• Manage the cash flow, budget control sheets and have a solid control over job charges and cost controls  
• Report to the AD on a regular basis in order to keep them sufficiently updated and informed on the day to day operations and progress of work through the processes internally

 

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in marketing or advertising specialization
• Min 4 years experience as an Account Manager within an agency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
• Project management Skills
• Time management Skills
• Presentation and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Flexibility and problem solving skills
• Resourceful in finding information
• Creative mind
• Understanding and appreciation of great advertising – good creative judgment
• General awareness of society and interest in brands
• Strategic curiosity and knowledge in interactive/digital space
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Team player
• Eager - willing to pitch-in on anything
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to details

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