Account director

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Account Director
Cape Town

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

We have a fabulous job opportunity for an Account Director to fill a Senior Client Service/Project Lead role at a full-service production agency in Cape Town. The successful candidate will work alongside some great minds on a tech client, which is an exceptionally fast-paced, “one of its kind” company. We are looking for an extremely well organised, confident and enthusiastic candidate who has worked at an Advertising or Marketing agency.
Please note that this position is not remote.

Responsibilities
Working with a team to provide the utmost level of client service
Provide guidance to and be a mentor for the junior staff members
Working with other senior managers to complete current campaigns and generate new initiatives for future campaigns
Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
Using your skills to push the team and the agency, creatively and strategically
Identify continuous improvement opportunities
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
Relevant Marketing Qualification
Significant experience in professional client relationship management
Previous advertising agency experience – essential
The ability to plan and strategise at a senior level
A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective team management capabilities
A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and can handle pressure while achieving delivery goals in terms of deadlines and quality
Own transport – essential

Email michelle@vgp.co.za