Media Account Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An international media agency located in Sandton is seeking an experienced Media Account Manager to oversee media activities for a portfolio of brands. The role involves strategic planning, client relationship management, budget oversight, and the development of innovative media strategies. Candidates should have a proven record in managing global brands, preferably within the FMCG sector, with strong digital media experience. This is a full-time permanent position offering an opportunity to influence media direction at a significant level.

Qualifications

• Experience managing global brands, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of both traditional and digital media.
• Ability to evaluate media proposals and recommend strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive media activities for brand portfolios.
• Compile innovative media strategies based on client briefs.
• Track and monitor KPIs associated with campaigns.

Skills

Media strategy development

Client relationship management

Digital media experience

Budget management

KPI tracking

Job description

Media Account Manager

Media Account Manager page is loaded## Media Account Managerlocations : Sandtontime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : December 18, (5 days left to apply)job requisition id : R The MAM is the central contact person responsible for managing and driving all media related aspects of the brands in his / her portfolio, including having a clear understanding of the brands, providing strategic direction, monitoring KPIs and budgets, as well as ensuring the effective implementation and buying of all campaigns.

Job Description

Key responsibilities: Must have experience in managing global brands preferably FMCG background and working with global team and local teams.

• Digital strategy along with platform experience will be beneficial.
• Work along with Head of Strategy to deliver on media innovations and convert at industry awards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with his / her respective brand client teams.
• Have a deep understanding of clients business and each brand within his / her portfolio.
• Manage the overall day-to-day media activity of the brands in his / her portfolio.
• Based on client briefs, compile high quality, innovative media strategies (traditional + digital).
• Encourage collaboration with relevant Dentsu partner agencies.
• Manage output across all Dentsu partner agencies and integrate seamlessly.
• Allocate realistic budgets to campaigns / media platforms and monitor accordingly.
• Agree on and then track / monitor KPIs, ensuring that these are met.
• On approval of strategies, brief media planner to compile campaign schedules.
• Oversee approval of schedules and ensure accurate buying briefs.
• Do monthly flow plan checks and address over- / underspends.
• Continuously look for and present proactive media ideas to the brand teams.
• Evaluate media proposals and make recommendations to client accordingly.
• Put together insightful post campaign reports, including recommendations for future campaigns.
• Together with the insights division, drive competitive brand reviews when / if required.
• Assist the buyer in chasing creative material, when and if required.
• On a weekly basis, communicate accurate account status to client and internal team.
• Support the BUD / Hub in providing portfolio related information when / if required.
• Assist the finance team in resolving invoice queries.

Location

Sandton Brand : Iprospect Time Type : Full time Contract Type : Permanent