Marketing Account Executive

SUMMARY:
Marketing Account Executive – Market related salary – JHB (Modderfontein) – Perm – Start asap – Open to all

POSITION INFO:

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)

To apply, please email your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your ID, Qualification/s, reference letters or contactable referees and profile picture of yourself to

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for this vacancy