Job Description

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

As a member of the client services and brand management division, the Projects and Brands Manager is responsible for delivery of brand objectives by fostering and enhancing client/opco and brand relations, by acting as key connector between the client/opco and the rest of the BrandX team. The incumbent shall ensure delivery of clear briefs and delivery of great work. Furthermore the incumbent is responsible for: managing, nurturing and growing professional relationships between client/opco and agency, organizing, controlling, and planning work internally and externally.

Also, the Projects and Brands Manager is responsible for driving new (non-briefed) projects within existing portfolios to grow client’s business and agency's business, as well as ensuring effective liaison with all suppliers and quality control of work and finally produced output

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing /Advertising with 5 years Marketing/Advertising experience.
• Sound Marketing & Advertising Industry experience would be an advantage.
• Competent in Chase, Microsoft Word, Projects, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communicator and great networking and people skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop comprehensive and clear brand communication strategies using Strategic Department as a resource.
• Accountable for monthly accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure accuracy of budgeting, project tracking and forecasting.
• Manage the portfolio from a financial perspective to ensure the agency's growth and profitability.
• Manage jobs to ensure that all projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage key projects directly through the system as and when appropriate.
• Ensure that media and digital (channel strategists) receive thorough briefs.
• Ensure accurate information is provided to both traffic and production.
• Lead the operational performance of all team members in order to deliver projects on time and in full, on budget.
• Provide on-going feedback to improve team performance.
• Ensure that all briefs for all jobs on your portfolio are thorough, succinct, and well-written.
• Ensure creative work is on-brief and on-strategy.
• Attend key client briefs, strategy presentations, relationship, and creative reviews.
• Represent the agency and present agency credentials.
• Assist the MD as and when required.
• Managing effective and efficient performance.
• In collaboration with the strategy team, formulate annual brand strategy and brand plans.
• Coordinating the execution of brand plans across all channels.

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.