Minimum Requirements:
Account Managers are responsible for the smooth running of an account and the
production of its advertising, as well as for ensuring that work is produced on time and
within budget.
• They are expected to build strong relationships and to foster good team spirit with both
clients and members of the agency team, particularly the creative department, with which
they will have almost daily contact.
• Account Managers play a pivotal role in the development of advertising and creative
strategies. They are judged on their ability to contribute to the sale of great work and to
be able to consider longer term issues, as well as short term implementation ones.
• It is also key for Account Managers to develop their management skills by coaching and
developing their support team, and by demonstrating an ability to effectively delegate
both up and down.
• As the Account Manager moves towards promotion to Account Director, he/she will
need to show leadership and drive by thinking of innovative solutions to business /
strategic problems and in merchandising the agency’s services (particularly Brand
Custodianship).
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED
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• A Tertiary Qualification in Advertising or Marketing
• Experience gained from a minimum of 2 years Account Executive experience in a
reputable advertising agency
• Knowledge of principles of project management, experience preferable
• A thorough working knowledge of all agency systems, with understanding of production
processes for print, radio & TV
• Theoretical and practical Marketing knowledge and experience
• Financial and budget control ability
• Process-driven with outstanding administration skills
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Delegation skills, with aptitude for leadership
• Technical expertise/ MS Office & Chase (or similar information management system
Ithemba Recruitment is an organisation that specializes in the placement of quality candidates in various industries.
We at Ithemba recruitment are “specialist generalists” we have the understanding that the we are able to recruit for a wide range of positions in various job functions that clients may require because we prefer to be seen as specialists for our clients needs and culture rather than specialists in a specific sector.
We feel that any position can be qualified by the correct understanding of people rather than what field they work in. We feel that by communicating effectively with candidates and having respect for their needs, requirements and time – we are able to form relationships and properly understand our candidates and the culture that they would fit into so as to service our clients’ needs more effectively. You could possibly classify us as “Versatilist”.
Whether you are in need of a new member of staff or as we like to call it "a new family member" or if you are in search of a new opportunity our consultants are ready to take your call.
