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    Account Director - Cape Town, South Africa - Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi)

    Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi)
    Saatchi & Saatchi (We Are Saatchi) Cape Town, South Africa

    1 day ago

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    Description

    Job Description

    Scope of the role

    To implement and manage the successful creation, integration, development and roll-out of client campaign communication.

    Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Strategically lead your portfolio of accounts and build strong, long lasting relationships
  • Ability to offer sound recommendations and add real value that positively influences the business
  • Identify and maximise new business growth in collaboration with the client
  • Be the "go to" person on their (client) brand across all communication disciplines
  • Collaborate with and act as a team player with the staff compliment
  • Mentor, grow and act as a layer of support to your direct reports (Account Manager & BTA) as well as the broader Client Service team
  • Work in and open and honest way with your line manager ensuring that issues are raised quickly
  • Show value by identifying potential business opportunities for both the Agency, Groupe as well as Client
  • Play an active role in working on new business pitches as and when required
  • Nurture and grow your Account Manager from the start; support them in the operational and client relationship success of their day to day work
  • Grow strong partnerships with the various allocated discipline individuals to ensure they are able to deliver work that generates measurable business results for the clients
  • Support and maintain the host agencies culture across your team
  • Work with your Account Managers, Account Directors and BUD to help shift your clients relationships from pure execution to become more consultative partners who add real value
  • Proactively contribute to the on-going vision of the agency, leading by example and driving an innovative spirit within the (PO1) team
  • Respect the operational processes at all times
  • Responsible for client and employee reviews with the aim to improve scores year on year
  • Ensure campaigns are fully integrated and deliver on brief requirements
  • Take ownership of your accounts finances and ensure CE's and billings are completed on time as outlined by the Finance team
  • Keep abreast of market developments, trends and innovation in order to identify potential opportunities for the agency and your clients (maintain industry best practice)
  • Ability to scope projects from a resourcing and timing POV

    • Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management / Marketing / Communication / Advertising
  • Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
  • Minimum 6 year's working experience in an Advertising Agency in Client Service with 1 year being an Account Director
  • Proven experience in strategically leading client accounts
  • Successfully identifying and driving new business opportunities
  • TTL & Digital experience is essential
  • A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
  • Excellent administration and organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong multi-tasking skills (ability to work on multiple briefs at any given time)
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Social media savvy
  • Solid understanding of the brands you work on from a brand and in market POV
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