Account Executive

Job description

Ogilvy SA in Cape Town has a vacancy for an account executive with one years experience to work on a large account as part of a dedicated team. Applicant must have a marketing degree or diploma.

The Account Executive is a key support to the brand team and is responsible for the effective day-to-day administration of the brand. Attention to detail is imperative, as is the ability to cope and work in a fast-paced environment. The job entails working closely with clients, account management, production, and the creative teams on the day-to-day management of the business including extensive sample management, briefing, status report maintenance, managing cost estimates and processing billings.

Requirements

• Marketing diploma or degree

• One year's marketing experience

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - CRITICAL

• Excellent people skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

• Willing to share responsibility, capable of working under pressure and a team player

• Full computer literacy in MS Word & Excel & G-suite are prerequisites

Suggested changes/ additions

• Excellent time management

• Excellent delivery timeline management

• Excellent record-keeping

• Comfortable with systems

• Comfortable with physical tasks

• Prepared to work overtime and weekends when required

• Enquiring mind

• Go-getter

• Self-driven

• Work well within a team and independently

• Previous experience on Workbook would be beneficial but not essential
• Previous Agency experience would be beneficial but not essential