Account Executive

findojobs-za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking an Account Executive to manage client expectations and administrative tasks. The role requires strong attention to detail, relationship-building skills, and a good understanding of the media landscape. Ideal candidates will have a Matric certificate and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience as an Account Executive, preferably in a big agency.
• Good knowledge of the media landscape (traditional and digital).
• Proficiency in relevant PC software.

Responsibilities

• Take administrative ownership of the team and manage client expectations.
• Prepare financial reports and manage financial administration on the account.
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Relationship building

Financial administration

Brand strategy interpretation

Education

Matric certificate with college or university exemption

Project Management Course

Tools

PC software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

CHASE software

Job description

As an Account Executive, your primary responsibility is to take administrative ownership of the team, with a clear understanding of all processes and systems while managing client expectations.

Skills Required:

1. An M&C Account Executive must possess meticulous attention to detail, driving administrative tasks seamlessly.
2. Emphasis on managing tight deadlines and timings.
3. Clear understanding of project plans, deadlines, next steps, and proactive flagging of concerns.
4. Ability to work well with the broader team and form meaningful relationships.
5. Deep understanding of the client business, competitor activity, and the account details.
6. Support in providing input for new briefs and navigating studio processes to manage workflow.
7. Ability to interpret brand strategies and provide insightful input.
8. Compile competitor reports and supporting documentation to enhance creative briefings.
9. Understanding of internal financial processes and managing financial administration on the account.

Additional Role Dimensions:

1. Business accountability: Fully immerse in account details and understand client and competitor activities.
2. Financial accountability: Proactively prepare financial reports.
3. Internal relationships: Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
4. External relationships: Equip the Account Management team to meet client demands.
5. Working environment: Demonstrate collaboration, care, and passion.

Experience Required:

• 0-3 years of experience as an Account Executive (preferably in a big agency).
• Good knowledge of media landscape (traditional - TTL, ATL & BTL & digital).
• Proficiency in PC software: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with CHASE software is a plus.

Qualification Required:

• Matric certificate with college or university exemption (Marketing or Advertising qualification preferred).
• Project Management Course.