Sr. / Account Executive (Print Marketing Sourcing)

Tag; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Tag in Hong Kong is seeking a Sr. / Sourcing Account Executive to deliver campaign initiatives, coordinating with clients, in-house designers and production vendors to ensure high-quality work, on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in communication/advertising/marketing or related disciplines, 1 year of account/print management experience in FMCG/retail or advertising, strong numerical and client-facing skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, advertising, marketing or related disciplines.
• 1 year of account/print management experience in FMCG/retail or advertising; fresh grads considered.
• Strong numerical, client-facing, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Procure print assets and ensure timely delivery within spec.
• Coordinate with clients, designers and vendors to meet budgets.
• Develop detailed production briefs from client requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and manage project tracking.
• Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Client-facing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Tag, we bring big ideas to life. As a leading creative production and sourcing partner, we work with some of the world’s biggest brands and agencies, delivering content at scale to create campaigns that are more impactful, more effective and more efficient.

We believe that the combination of different ideas, experience, backgrounds and skillsets create a great place to work, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture where each employee feels supported and empowered. But don’t just take our word for it! We are proud to have recently won awards for Best Culture, Production Agency of the Year and Outstanding SME in Gender Equality, Family Status Equality and Racial Equality and Inclusion. Check out www.tagworldwide.com to learn more.

Job Summary

The Sr. / Sourcing Account Executive is responsible for delivery of campaign initiatives / projects on all aspects of the brand business, coordinating the day-to-day account service efforts of the Client. This position will be the key contact between the client, in-house designers, production vendors and all other stakeholders to provide high quality of work, on time and within budget, while ensuring all required quality checks and approvals are secured prior to release.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for print procurement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within specification and in alignment with quality and contractual targets
• Work with internal teams, clients and vendors to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and high-quality print projects
• Gather client requirements to develop complete and detailed production briefs
• Provide clear and precise print specifications to suppliers
• Maintain tracking of all projects in procurement tool
• Handle project-related negotiations on an as-needed basis
• Build relationships with clients and manage their perceptions and expectations
• Develop a good understanding of the client's business and industry sector
• Demonstrate an understanding of the technological direction of the industry and how these advances will benefit the client
• Resolve client or supplier issues, escalating where appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, advertising, marketing or relevant disciplines. A combination of education and work experience can be substituted
• 1 year of account / print management experience in FMCG / retail industry and /or advertising agency; Fresh graduate Will also be considered
• Commercially astute with good numerical skills, detail-oriented; fast learner and team player who thrives in organized, fast-paced environments;
• Excellent client-facing and customer service skills, with an ability to build relationships
• Strong change and time management skills and able to keep a clear perspective of end goals
• Experience in a similar print procurement or print management environment, including managing a budget, achieving targets and negotiating pricing is a plus
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

We offer competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits to the successful candidate. In addition, you will have an opportunity to work in a reputable company with excellent career exposure.

As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate. Don’t let self-doubt get in the way of what could be a great opportunity. We know from research that while men tend to apply to jobs when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women and people from diverse backgrounds may not put themselves forward unless they check every box. (All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose).