Company Description

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Group Account Director to join our team. The Group Account Director plays an essential role in servicing the Client by ensuring timeous and accurate execution of briefs, project management of all jobs and the management and tracking of all finances (processing CE’s, billing PO’s, weekly reporting).  Attention to detail and strong administrative skills are therefore a critical success factor and requirement for this role.  The successful candidate must demonstrate the skills to be credible at this level, with the ability to problem solve and escalate as needed to the Client Service Director when needed and be able to stay in control of the roll out of Client campaigns.

Job Description

Scope of the role:

To implement and manage as tasked the successful creation, development and roll out of Client marketing communication in an integrated campaign capacity as well as manage all required administrative tasks.

 

Champion

Ensure delivery of campaigns against agreed timelines and milestones of campaign development and executionExecute integrated campaigns ensuring that our campaigns work across ATL, Digital and BTL.Escalate issues to the Client Service Director as needed, to prevent campaign milestones being missed or budget being negatively impactedActively pursue opportunities to learn and grow within the portfolioLiving shared values and core behaviours of Studio one and ToyotaMaintain excellent intercompany and interdepartmental communication and knowledge transfer

 

Growth and Profitability

Assist the team in identifying and maintaining opportunities for optimization and harmonization / integration of the various departments and Publicis Communications agenciesMaintain efficiencies, economies of scale & resource optimization, ensuring jobs are delivered according to the allocated budget

 

Talent

Act as a role model for Account Management membersSupport knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing and up skilling through relevant & appropriate learning / teaching channelsStrive to learn and grow, pro-actively seek opportunities and become involved in projects outside of allocated tasks

 

Operational Excellence

Implement, monitor, and manage the workflow process as tasked, escalating to the Client Partner where necessaryProactive management of all project timelines, always ensuring on time and in full delivery of projectsMonitor standards by checking all work is on the brief and to the desired quality of level before sending it to clientAssist to optimize internal resource allocation and utilizationSolid writing, communication and presenting skills in English (a good command of the English language)Weekly management, updating and tracking of finances (CE's, PO's, Billings) and reporting to ensure cashflow managementExperience on Chase is preferredBe a strategic partner to your clients, enabling you to guide and drive better work, better business conversations and build business.Financial experience is preferredHave tough and honest conversations with your client to enable your team to deliver excellence and you create trust through positive outcomes.Maintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaignExceptional management of client expectationsProactive & Solution driven.

QualificationsMarketing qualification essential6+ years’ experience in Account ManagementExperience in the automotive industryYou must have experience running jobs, projects and campaigns from start to finish with little senior supportExperience on Chase is preferredFinancial & budget management experience is preferred Manage up – ensure your seniors are abreast of all activity on the account and empower them to support you through open lines of communication

Additional Information

Publicis 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 affirmation action candidates or designated groups.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.