Job Description

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.Role: Account DirectorLocation: Durban, South AfricaROLE MISSIONWorking in partnership with our client, the Account Director will be a member of the OLIVER South Africa leadership team and will need to provide leadership and direction within designated portfolio to support the agency's vision and help clients drive short term sales and build long term brand value.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLELeadership:

• Be the ambassador within the Account Management team
• Act as a problem solver and exercise overall control over the portfolio for South Africa
• Manage, maintain and grow internal and external professional relationships in order to generate the best outcome
• Generate enthusiasm for and commitment to the portfolio among team members.

Budget Control:

• Identify new business opportunities where additional potential exists
• Monitor the profitability given operational constraints
• Oversee the management of project budgets and campaign costs
• Oversee management of the production budget for the portfolio
• Manage financial risks.

Client Management:

• Become a trusted advisor
• Work closely with the clients to uncover business needs and objectives, set strategies with direct reports to help achieve client's business goals
• Applying knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to clients and assist in identifying opportunities that will be translated into strategic projects or deliverables
• Overall responsibility for all day-to-day communication with clients through direct involvement or overseeing direct reports: the taking of briefs, discussing strategy and future opportunities and general client communication
• Build and grow good relationships clients based on trust, credibility and professional respect.

Team Management:

• Taking primary responsibility for your team's performance by acting as the final supervisory checkpoint for all related project/Finance related documents, and ensuring timely issuing of reports
• Train and motivate the portfolio account team members if applicable by developing their abilities through formal and informal channels and mentoring
• Empower the team members and identify growth opportunities

Project Management:

• Oversee the management of all projects from planning to delivery and post event or campaign wrap up
• Ensure integration of channels to drive 360-degree campaigns working with the various departments
• Suggesting areas for improvement in internal & client processes along with possible solutions.

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• 5 years or more experience in Account Management
• Experience within the advertising industry

Job Id: 10237#LI-ZS1 #LI-director #LI-OnsiteABOUT OUR COMPANYLots of agencies say they're different. OLIVER is.OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand's organisation; delivering more effective work at the speed required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique Inside Intelligence methodology, we build specialist, dedicated in-house agencies that collaborate with clients to form better marketing solutions.Established in 2004, our model is now driven by over 4000 people, working across more than 200 in-house agencies globally. Clients include The Guardian, Unilever, Barclaycard, PepsiCo, AXA, The AA, Adidas, BMW, Post Office, and 3M. OLIVER is part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which also includes a global content agency to Adjust your Set, design, experience, and engineering company DARE and property marketing specialists Aylesworth Fleming.Follow us on oliver.talentOUR VALUESWe are a company built on our values, we have given you a brief overview below but would love to tell you more.Be Ambitious to succeedBe Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possibleBe Inspirational to do groundbreaking workBe always learning and listening to understandBe Results-focused to exceed expectationsBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsWe've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER. We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far-reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All [suitable] applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

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