Account Executive

ninety9cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Account Executive at a forward-thinking company in Cape Town. In this role, you'll be the vital link between clients and the studio, ensuring seamless communication and project execution. You'll develop strong relationships, manage logistics for client meetings, and support your team with administrative tasks. This position is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as an Account Executive or similar role.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite essential for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through quality work.
• Support Account Director with job briefs and administrative tasks.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Client Service

Education

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Description

Location: ShopriteX (Brackenfell)

Overview

The Account Executive ensures prompt and accurate communication within the Studio and maintains day-to-day contact with clients. The AE oversees effective business administration and demonstrates proactivity, initiative, and interest in building healthy working relationships.

Client responsibility

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the client through excellent work quality and professional conduct.
• Continue to invest in growing knowledge of your clients’ business and industries in which they operate, actively tracking information that will be of value to your teams and clients.
• Schedule and arrange client meetings with all relevant parties, including the management of related logistics.
• Ensure that the full team, including yourself, are well prepared for client meetings.
• Support your Account Director (AD) and Account Manager (AM) by drafting effective, single-minded and timely job briefs, reverts and supply jobs.
• Assist your AD and AM with various administrative tasks.
• Sourcing of images from various departments/resources.
• Following up on feedback on jobs and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Updating status documents for various clients.
• Liaise with internal colleagues as well as other departments in order to execute the job in a seamless manner.
• Act as a supporting point of contact for clients in the absence of other team members.
• Entrench yourself within the various platforms and teams to understand the business and look at ways to improve processes.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (incl. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) essential.
• Enthusiastic/ confident/ professional / diplomatic.
• Team player with initiative and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to cope under pressure, work with tight deadlines and handle diverse activities.
• Reliable, organized and attention to detail.
• Have a solution-driven attitude.
• Must have a passion for client delivery and service.
• Strong organisation and administration skills essential.
• Accountable with good follow-through.
• Hard-working and proactive.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Creative eye for detail – advantageous.
• Prior relevant work experience of at least 1 year as an account executive or similar.
• Working knowledge of project management tools
• Reliable transport essential.
  
  

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Market Related

Duration

< 6 Months

EE Position

No

Location

Cape Town