Description:
Our client, in the liquor industry is looking for a strong Marketing Account Executive to join their team. This is an office-based position in Modderfontein and you will be required to implement and manage the successful creation, development and roll out of client marketing communication in a TTL (through the line) capacity as well as manage all required administrative tasks.
Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Account Management
? Assist with the preparation and delivery of top-quality briefs and proposals
? Build and sustain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients
? Schedule, attend (and document minutes in) meetings
? Ensure constant, consistent and effective flow of communication between Agency, Client and external stakeholders
? Co-ordinate internal strategic, creative, media and production teams to deliver work that effectively answers client briefs
? Manage status documents, job bags, campaign costs and invoices
? Manage effective and accurate delivery of final elements to internal and external suppliers, and ensure meticulous activation
? Deliver jobs on-time, on-budget and continuously exceeding client expectations
? Assist with monitoring effectiveness of campaigns by ensuring client campaigns are properly planned and reported on
? Keep abreast of industry and digital marketing trends
Social Media Management
? Work on monthly content plans with the Business Unit Director
? Brief creative team
? Compile monthly reports
? Community management of the accounts you are responsible for.
Public Relations
? Assist in implementation of pr campaigns including liaising with influencers, coordinating with suppliers to compile and deliver pr drops
? Compile report on PR campaigns
? Liaise with media to obtain editorial coverage
Minimum requirements:
? Relevant tertiary qualification
? Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
? At least 2 years experience working in an Advertising Agency as an Account Executive
? Experience with TTL & Digital campaigns
? A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
? Excellent administration and organizational skills
? Strong time management skills
? Strong multi-tasking skills
? Social media savvy
Personality Attributes:
? Team player with the ability to work independently
? Able to work well in a highly pressurized environment
? Assertive
? Proactive
? Resilient
? Problem solver / solution driven
? Meticulous with attention to detail
? Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)