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Account Executive
An advertising account executive to play a crucial role in servicing and nurturing client relationships, understanding their objectives, and executing effective advertising and communication strategies.
What will you do?
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and understanding their unique needs and goals.
- Collaborate with clients to develop advertising and B2B communication strategies that align with their business objectives.
- Create and manage project briefs, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are executed on time and within scope.
- Work closely with creative teams to translate client briefs into compelling BTL advertising campaigns.
- Provide strategic input and recommendations to clients, helping them achieve their marketing and communication goals.
- Monitor hours’ usage and prioritise work, accordingly, providing regular updates and reports to clients.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and copywriters, to execute campaigns effectively.
- Handle multiple client accounts simultaneously, ensuring the highest level of service and quality.
- Attend client meetings and presentations, articulating campaign strategies and results effectively.
What do you need?
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience as an advertising account executive, with a focus on BTL advertising and B2B communications.
- Strong understanding of BTL advertising strategies, including experiential marketing, promotions, and direct marketing.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strategic thinker with a creative mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve client objectives.
- A passion for advertising and a desire to stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Benefits:
- Full-time role within a specialist agency
- Attractive package and benefits
- Continuous training
- Hybrid model – 3 days in, 2 days out
Skills required:
- Campaign management
- Client liaison
- Project management
- Account management