Media Account Manager ( TV - Offline )

GroupM; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Account Manager to oversee client communication strategies and implement integrated media campaigns. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for fostering client relationships, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions, and achieving performance indicators. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments while working with a passionate team that values collaboration and fun. If you're ready to make an impact in the media landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid-work model

Light Friday

Medical subscription

Health insurance

Access to international training programs

Internal and external mobility

Great team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of account management experience in media or communications.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and maintain successful relationships.
• Contribute to strategic planning and new business projects.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Media/Communications

Equivalent professional work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role: Media Account Manager
Department: Media
Reporting to: Group Account Director
Location: Bucharest

Overview: The Media Account Manager ensures that client requirements are correctly translated into the strategy and implementation of integrated media communication campaigns, respecting contractual terms. S/he also maintains contact with the client and actively contributes to the provision of effective and innovative integrated media communication solutions ensuring their consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery so as to achieve the performance indicators agreed with the clients.

Your Impact:

1. Strategic planning: agrees with the client agency objectives, is involved in team coordination, sets communication objectives for the client.
2. Client account management: is responsible for maintaining a successful relationship with the client.
3. New business: contributes to the agency's new business projects.
4. Team management and team collaboration.

Your Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Media/Communications; OR equivalent professional work experience.
2. + 3 years of account management experience.
3. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to multi-task, work successfully with teams, and work under pressure.
8. Excellent time-management skills.

What’s in it for you:

1. Flexible hybrid-work model.
2. Light Friday.
3. Medical subscription and health insurance.
4. Full access to WPP international training and development programmes.
5. Access to WPP benefits, applicable worldwide.
6. Internal and external mobility.
7. A great team, passionate about working together but also having fun together.

Applications will be processed continuously. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.