Account Manager

Crayon Technologies Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in shopper marketing is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee client portfolios and manage advertising campaigns. The role involves effective communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in marketing or advertising and strong presentation and client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in marketing, advertising, or digital industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and grow client base.
• Provide status reports and forecasts.
• Collaborate with agency colleagues on campaigns.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Client Relationship Skills

Team Player

High Energy

Motivation

Tools

Chase Software

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager

A full-service through-the-line agency focused on shopper marketing is seeking an experienced Account Manager to join the team.

Integer Hotspot has built a broad client base over the past 25 years in the FMCG and pharma industries.

Role Overview

As an advertising account executive, you'll work within an advertising or multi-service agency, acting as a link between the agency and its clients.

You will be responsible for coordinating advertising campaigns and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Understanding your clients' needs is vital, which involves liaising closely with them throughout campaigns, often daily.

You will also manage administrative and campaign tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio of clients
2. Grow and sustain a client base
3. Provide status reports and forecasts
4. Work on Chase Software
5. Meet and liaise with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements
6. Collaborate with agency colleagues to devise campaigns that meet client briefs and budgets
7. Present campaign ideas and budgets to clients
8. Brief media, creative, and research staff, and assist with marketing strategies
9. Maintain regular contact with clients and the agency to ensure effective communication
10. Negotiate campaign details with clients and staff
11. Present creative work for approval or modification
12. Handle budgets, manage campaign costs, and invoice clients
13. Write client reports
14. Monitor campaign effectiveness
15. Arrange and attend meetings
16. Make pitches to secure new business
17. Manage targets and prepare forecasts
18. Prepare weekly status updates

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in marketing, advertising, or digital industry
• Experience with Chase Software
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Good team player
• High energy and motivation