Account Manager

Company Description

LePub, powered by Publicis Groupe, was created combining creative excellence with best-in-class data, media, and technology expertise. We believe in transcending traditional communications focusing on helping brands integrate into people's daily lives by delivering culturally relevant experiences fueled by extensive global data and world-class creativity. Recognized as the "Creative Agency of the Year "by WARC in 2022 and 2023, and featured in the Contagious Pioneers ranking of 2022, LePub is the place where brands meet culture.

Job Description

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Campaign Management: Oversee through-the-line (TTL) campaigns, predominantly focusing on digital, from start to finish with minimal senior supervision.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client interactions, managing expectations and ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Client Partnership: Develop deep understanding of client business and relationships, positioning yourself as an indispensable partner to ensure longevity and a strong partnership.
• Strategic Understanding: Grasp client strategies and agency processes to deliver high-quality work efficiently.
• Project Ownership: Take full accountability for all work presented and delivered.
• Financial Targets: Support the Account Director and Business Unit Director in achieving financial targets.
• Information Management: Provide seniors with accurate information to ensure proper support for both you and the client.
• Client Communication: Engage in honest conversations with clients to foster trust and ensure positive outcomes.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to clients, driving better work, business conversations, and building stronger business relationships.
• Creative Integrity: Maintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaign.
• Team Management: Manage different personalities within the team to achieve the best results from each individual.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on industry trends, including broad communication trends and client competitor work, to add value to your client's business.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience / Skills:

• Education: Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing or Business Communications.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as an Account Executive with at least 1 year as a Mid-Level Account Manager in an Advertising Agency or a similar environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experienced with Chase.
• Industry Knowledge: Essential experience in TTL and Digital, with a strong understanding of digital marketing.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written).
• Presentation Skills: Strong presentation skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Numerical Skills: Strong numerical skills with experience in financial and budget management.
• Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple briefs simultaneously.
• Stakeholder Management: Seamlessly manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders to deliver according to brief, strategy, and high standards.

Personality Attributes:

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Calm Under Pressure: Remain calm in highly pressurized environments.
• Accountability: Reliable and accountable for responsibilities.
• Energy: Energetic and enthusiastic about work.
• Honesty: Honest and transparent in communication.
• Assertiveness: Able to assertively manage client and team expectations.
• Proactivity: Proactive in problem-solving and driving solutions.
• Solution-Driven: Focused on delivering solutions and meeting deadlines.
• Passion: Passionate about advertising and delivering excellent results.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexibility: Willing to work beyond normal office hours, including overtime if required.
• Brand Adaptability: Comfortable working on alcohol brands if needed.

Additional Information

Candidates must please submit a concise CV 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Publicis Groupe 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 candidates from designated groups.