Account Manager/media Strategist - Sandton, South Africa - Dentsu Aegis Network

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Sandton, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Be the custodian of your portfolio of markets within the AMEE hub including day to day account and client management and the development and implementation of media plans.

Job Title:
Account Manager/Media Strategist

Job Description:

Overarching

Develops and refines the skill sets foundational to the brand strategy discipline, data discovery, consumer research, cultural analysis, brand strategy, brief writing, development of creative work and the evaluation of its effectiveness
Shows the ability to consistently execute in the analysis, conception and execution of projects designed to deliver insights about the brand and the target
Develops collaborative relationships within the agency and partners
Shows initiative and tenacity in attacking assignments
Demonstrates and fosters a collaborative work environment in which ideas flourish
Effectively manages client's budget

Delivering a Brilliant Product 40%

Challenge and probe client brief and ensure complete clarity and agreement on client objectives
Develop great media plans in line with our Planning for People frameworks to achieve
Present confidently and with impact
Be accountable for excellent plan execution:
Analyse relevant data e.g. Post campaign reports and recommend and action required
Be accountable for delivering accurate and timely plans relentlessly aiming for excellence
Participate / ensure feedback in regular status updates to keep abreast of developments on your accounts
Know how to maximise use of Carat, DAN and industry tools
Be eyes and ears for client relationship escalate issues as they arise / as required

Delivering Our Numbers (Commercial Edge) 20%

Trading, fees, OOS work

Understand financial targets and how this impacts on own role
Understand and help drive the Trading agenda

Collaboration

External, Internal, Media and stakeholder relationships 20%

Connect credibly with client and industry stakeholders to build strong relationships and deliver excellent client service
Attend and engage in meetings.
Know and understand the client, their business/brand, their customer, their industry, target customers and who their competitors are use to deliver innovative, ambitious client plans and service
Work with AD / Strategist to deliver Convergent strategy

Digital Transformation 15%

Help BUD to drive growth of Digital to at least 15% of Media Spend
Show continued improvement in digital to traditional spend ratio.
Take responsibility for your own skills and capability in the Digital arena, and upskill to the required standard through training initiatives.

Personal Goal 5%

Mobilisation
Take personal responsibility for own development, constantly striving to know and learn more
Understand financial targets and how this impacts on own role
Understand and 'live' Carat values and behaviours supporting team to work as 'One Carat'.

Location:

Sandton

Brand:
Full Circle Media

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent