Grade : D1
Department : Weathermen&Co Advertising Agency
Line Manager : Patricia Hoeksema
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To head up the client services and brand management division. Foster and enhance client relations, by leading the client services team and acting as key connector between the client, client services and the creative teams. Ensure delivery of clear briefs and delivery of great work. To manage, nurture and grow professional relationships between client and agency, acting in a managerial capacity (organizing, controlling, and planning) internally and externally.
Mentoring a team of Account Executives and Account Managers of various levels to service portfolios in a manner that enhances sustainable growth. Driving new (non-briefed) projects within existing portfolios to grow clients business and agency's business. Ensure effective liaison with all suppliers and quality control of work all finally produced output.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree/Diploma in Marketing /Advertising with 5 years Marketing/Advertising experience.
- Sound Marketing & Advertising Industry experience would be an advantage.
- Fully Mac literate.
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Professional. Adobe Premier Pro a plus.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop comprehensive and clear brand communication strategies using Strategic Department as a resource.
- Accountable for monthly accurate budgeting and forecasting.
- Ensure accuracy of budgeting and forecasting of team members through supervision.
- Manage the portfolio from a financial perspective to ensure the agency's growth and profitability.
- Manage team to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Manage key projects directly through the system as and when appropriate.
- Ensure that the Media receives thorough briefs.
- Ensure accurate information is provided to both traffic and production.
- Manage the operational performance of all team members (AEs and AMs).
- Provide on-going feedback to improve team performance.
- Ensure that all briefs for all jobs on your portfolio are thorough, succinct, and well-written.
- Ensure creative work is on-brief and on-strategy.
- Attend key client briefs, strategy presentations, relationship, and creative reviews.
- Represent the agency and present agency credentials.
- Assist the MD as and when required in acquiring new business.
- Managing yourselves for effective and efficient performance .
O&L - a Great Place to Work.
Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requisition ID: 1946