Snr Account Director

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

OLIVER+ is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.



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 Director




Location: Remote working until further notice






About the role:





Are you looking for an opportunity to innovate with brands? Involving the development of strategy, creative concepts, content and campaign implementation?



This role will be underpinned by passion and ambition, and those with experience in leading digital content and social campaigns within a creative agency will have an advantage.



What we want to see is a proven track record of driving multiple complex projects forward, and the ability to bring in new business. You should have meticulous attention to detail, understand the importance of the profitability of your projects for the agency and you will have proven yourself as a safe pair of hands with the day-to-day management of the account.



This is a great opportunity for a level-headed, strategic thinker, who has gravitas with a client. The success of the role will rely on your ability to spot opportunities to help clients achieve their business ambitions.



Most important, this role requires a courteous, positive and high-energy individual with great people skills. We value hard work, and we want to have fun doing it.




What you will be doing:





Client Services


Ensuring that the client experience is as positive as possible. Encouraging a positive, proactive solution first attitude, with clear communication in person, supported by documentation in email. Where clients experience a negative service or we do not come across in the best light, escalate this to the Account Director to ensure that it does not happen again. Responsible for brand guardianship on their projects within the team. Looks to constructively challenge the client and will proactively work with project teams to present any added-value solutions. Negotiate to create win-win compromises with your client on behalf of your team members, where needed. Keeps up to date with industry news, agency case studies and innovations that the clients can learn from.




Processes


Ensures that internal processes are followed. Accountable for training team members on internal processes Escalation point if client or internal SLAs and processes are not adhered to, or where there are process gaps. Ensures that these are captured along with a suggestion for improvement, and work with the BD, Head of Operations or relevant department lead to rectify this. Cascades any changes in process and company or studio updates to the team and ensures that they are followed. Work with the key stakeholders to educate clients on new ways of working. Triages projects using the tier system with the CSM, and Lead Creator/Creative Director. Allocates Account Management resource. Accountable for the timely delivery of projects, and the escalation point for project leads where this might not be the case. Identifies large pockets of upcoming work that will impact the wider agency or dramatically change the requirements of the team. Escalates that to BD and head of ops to ensure the agency can prepare for it.




Project delivery


Will lead on projects that are tier 2 & 3, new business opportunities or new types of work. Monitors project run rate and client satisfaction through catch ups with job owners and the weekly account/project management WIP. Escalates any projects that are at risk of an unsuccessful delivery to the BD. Works with job owners, when required, to ensure that projects are running smoothly, ensuring that we understand the client's ambitions and that the client understands the requirements of the agency to meet them.




New business development and pipeline activity


Identifies new business opportunities through relationships, always looking to up-sell IIG's capabilities, and works with the AD to establish a plan to pursue the business.




Team development and inspiration


Actively participate in the sharing of knowledge and the facilitation of learning within the Studio. Encourage a great team environment whilst keeping client centricity at the core of the team culture and values. Influence and inspire your internal team to deliver projects to a high standard including QC. Manage and supervise direct and indirect reports, harnessing their development and performance in a manner that ensures maximum efficiency. Monitor teams' performance against their KPIs and support their development to hit their KPIs. Manage, oversee and coordinate the sharing of knowledge and the facilitation of learning within the studio. Improving business practices, processes, aid and promote the development of creative ideas and introduce new internal developments/services.



What you need to be great in this role:




Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships. The ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organise and prioritise workloads to maximise productivity. Knowledge of account management and invoicing. Highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to studio output. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other related software. Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top-tier agency service.

Req ID: 12796



LinkedIn hashtags: #LI-SB1



Our values shape everything we do:



Be

Ambitious

to succeed



Be

Imaginative

to push the boundaries of what's possible



Be

Inspirational

to do groundbreaking work



Be

always learning and listening

to understand



Be

Results-focused

to exceed expectations



Be

actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist

across our community, clients and creations



OLIVER+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.


OLIVER+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.'

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1413530
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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