Junior Account Executive - Sandton, South Africa - Arc

Arc
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Sandton, South Africa

5 days ago

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Company Description


As one of the first SA agencies operating in the CRM space with a database division devoted entirely to CRM, we use human insights combined with strong creative ideas to create smart, results-driven digital work.

We are part of Publicis Groupe.


With digital experience across financial services, automotive, Petro chemical, FMCG, retail, pharmaceutical, tobacco and NGOs, we offer solid customer engagement, longer tenure and ultimately increased customer spend.


Job Description:


Responsibilities:


  • Meet/liaise with clients
  • Managing 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
  • Engaging in project management duties
  • Attend meetings with clients (when required)
  • Maintaining good relationships with clients
  • Assisting with writing client reports
  • Assist with traffic and driving work in studio
  • Undertaking administration tasks related to the client portfolio

Personal Profile

  • Must have big ideas
  • Excellent time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work in a team
  • Sense of urgency
  • Durable, stamina, relentless high energy, drive and proactiveness
  • Able to work under stress and meet deadlines
  • Not a traditional 95 work ethic
  • Strong attention to detail

Qualifications:


  • At least 2 years experience in an advertising agency as AE
  • Understanding of digital work A MUST
  • Ability to problemsolve and think on your feet
  • Strong people skills
  • Confidence and able to think on their feet
  • Tight organisational and time management skills
  • Great business sense and the ability to work to budgets
  • Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Easily grasps concepts, systems and processes
  • Able to work with minimum managerial oversight
  • Takes responsibility and runs with projects
  • Take direction and instruction from team members
  • Selfstarter who is confident in own abilities and decision making
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