Account Manager

Salt; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international marketing agency seeks an experienced Account Manager in Cape Town. The role involves managing client relationships, coordinating advertising campaigns, and overseeing radio buying and planning. Success in this position requires strong sales, organizational, and negotiating skills along with a passion for marketing trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Account Executive or similar role.
• Experience in Radio Buying and Planning needed.
• Strong understanding of advertising and marketing trends.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of advertising campaigns and communication with clients.
• Manage administrative and campaign work ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.
• Responsible for radio buying and planning.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Salary: R 30 000,00 to R 40 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)

Location: Cape Town (full time in-office)

Overview:

A well-known international marketing agency is in search of an Account Manager with experience in Radio Buying and Planning. The Account Manager serves as a link between clients and the agency and is responsible for the coordination of advertising campaigns and communicating clearly to all those involved. The Account Manager must understand their client's needs and objectives and liaise closely with them throughout campaigns, often daily. The Account Manager manages administrative and campaign work and ensures that advertising projects are completed on time and within budget. The Account Manager would be responsible for radio buying and planning.

Work experience requirements:

• 5+ years proven experience as an Account Executive, or in a similar level sales/customer service role
• Experience in Radio Buying and Planning
• Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of CRM software is a plus
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to build strong and mutually rewarding professional relationships
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A strong business acumen
• Enthusiastic and passionate
• Strong sales and customer service skills
• Knowledge of the latest advertising and marketing trends
• Proficiency with numbers, budgets and time management
• Ability to present ideas and problem solve

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank you for your interest in the role and wish you the best in your career search.