Account Director

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Account Director you are responsible for leading client accounts driving strategic growth and ensuring the successful execution of campaigns. You provide high-level counsel to clients oversee campaign operations and optimize processes to ensure efficiency and impact. This role focuses on maintaining strong client relationships identifying business growth opportunities and ensuring seamless campaign management across multiple accounts while also being a collaborative team player who supports and enhances team performance.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Serve as a senior advisor to key clientsprovidingstrategic guidance and ensuring long-term partnership success.
Oversee the development and execution of multi-channel campaigns ensuring alignment with clientobjectivesand market trends.
Manage and nurture key client relationships acting as the primary point of contact for high-level discussions and decisions.
Identifyand capitalize on opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to new business pitches.
Maintain ongoing communication with senior client stakeholders ensuring client satisfaction and proactive problem-solving.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Expertise

Stay up to date with industry trends emerging media and marketing innovations to enhance agencyexpertise.
Contribute to operational improvements making client and campaign delivery more effective.
Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and results in all aspects of client service and campaign execution.
Provide original innovative thinking as an agency thought leader.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Ensure the smooth trafficking of campaigns and tasks across account and campaign management teams.
Oversee budget tracking financial planning and reporting ensuring accuracy and alignment with clientobjectives.
Manage influencer contracts and overseetimelyandaccuratepayments for influencer fees.
Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across campaign management.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging best practicesleveraginginsights to enhance client performance and agencyexpertise.

Team Collaboration & Support

Act asa strong teamplayer working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
Support and guide the team in managing workloadsoptimizingworkflows and troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
Foster a positive solutions-oriented work environment that encourages efficiency creativity and accountability.
Partner with different departments to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective delivery of campaigns.

This role is suited for a strategic results-driven leader with a strong ability to manage client relationships oversee campaign operations and drive business growth while also contributing to a supportive and high-performing team environment. Preferable with Digital experience especially in Influencer Marketing and/or PR experience

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Serve as a senior advisor to key clientsprovidingstrategic guidance and ensuring long-term partnership success.
Oversee the development and execution of multi-channel campaigns ensuring alignment with clientobjectivesand market trends.
Manage and nurture key client relationships acting as the primary point of contact for high-level discussions and decisions.
Identifyand capitalize on opportunities to grow existing accounts and contribute to new business pitches.
Maintain ongoing communication with senior client stakeholders ensuring client satisfaction and proactive problem-solving.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Expertise

Stay up to date with industry trends emerging media and marketing innovations to enhance agencyexpertise.
Contribute to operational improvements making client and campaign delivery more effective.
Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and results in all aspects of client service and campaign execution.
Provide original innovative thinking as an agency thought leader.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Ensure the smooth trafficking of campaigns and tasks across account and campaign management teams.
Oversee budget tracking financial planning and reporting ensuring accuracy and alignment with clientobjectives.
Manage influencer contracts and overseetimelyandaccuratepayments for influencer fees.
Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across campaign management.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging best practicesleveraginginsights to enhance client performance and agencyexpertise.

Team Collaboration & Support

Act asa strong teamplayer working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
Support and guide the team in managing workloadsoptimizingworkflows and troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
Foster a positive solutions-oriented work environment that encourages efficiency creativity and accountability.
Partner with different departments to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective delivery of campaigns.

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

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Customer Service
Business Solutions
Cost Estimation
Drafting
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Dentsu

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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