Job Description

Company DescriptionSaatchi & Saatchi is the Nothing is Impossible agency.We are a creative and strategic hub that develops and implements integrated solutions for our blue-chip clients across multiple markets - from offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We're a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative team, led by strategy and fired by creativity.We believe in the power of emotion to break through to people and in the necessity of sharp campaign design to deliver the most effective results - an approach we call Heart and Smart.As part of the Saatchi & Saatchi global network, and the Publicis Groupe Africa, we collaborate with partner agencies to deliver a myriad of specialized solutions. Saatchi & Saatchi has a rich history of building brands across Africa.JOB OVERVIEWTo develop, manage and maintain the successful roll-out and execution of client campaigns and ensure the relationship with Saatchi & Saatchi and client is keyResponsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Build and sustain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients
• Work on TTL campaigns
• Schedule and attend meetings
• Ensure constant, consistent and effective flow of communication between Agency, Client and external stakeholders
• Strategic input and understand strategies developed for client
• Manage and control the scope and planning of campaigns across the team
• Manage risk and have contingency plans in place
• Manage and oversee budgets / revenue on all campaigns to ensure profitability
• 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
• Keep abreast of industry and digital marketing trends

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing / Advertising
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• At least 4 year's experience working in an Advertising Agency as an Account Manager with 1 year being at a Snr Account Manager (or similar)
• TTL & Digital experience is essential
• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Excellent administration and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong leadership and presentation skills
• Social media savvy

Additional InformationPersonality Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Assertive
• Accountable
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Problem solver / solution driven
• Deadline driven
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Other:

• Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
• Comfortabke to work from Publicis Groupe office (if and when required)
• Willing to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Publics group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups.

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