Senior Account Executive at Oxygene Marketing Communications Ltd

Senior Account Executive at Oxygene Marketing Communications Ltd | Iko Kazi

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Task Areas:

Source of all industry brand, competitor and consumer information
Regularly monitors and analyses competitive communication advertising and competitive product activity
Gain an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and can assist in developing relevant research stimulus materials
Supports Account Manager/Director in the control of the communication process manages central filing, estimates, timing plans, deadlines, Client and internal meetings etc
Effective organization of meetings, diaries, presentation materials and refreshments
Records all client meetings, key conversations and decisions in contact reports and distribute them within 24 hours
Listen carefully to client requests, report them accurately and action them expediently
Check that all client approvals are sought and given prior to commencement of any work
Has an excellent eye for detail, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all materials prior to presentation either internally or externally
Performs day-to-day account work which may include drafting a wide range of written materials, coordinating events, maintaining client and media contact, managing projects performed with and by others and supervising interns
Is fully familiar with Company's communications plans for accounts and understands and tracks clients' businesses
Engage in project beyond area of specialty
Media relations: Build a database of journalists and publishers
Any other lawfully assigned duties

Project Management

Supports achievement of, the company's vision and exemplifies the company's mission
Demonstrates initiative in identifying and proposing enhanced ways to advance team, group, agency and client interests
Operates with a high degree of independence, but knows when to rely on own judgment and when to seek advice of supervisor and other team members
Applies sound judgment in anticipating and taking action to avoid many workplace and client issues and problems
Proactively looks for solutions when problems arise

Client Management

Liaising between client, outside suppliers and other internal and external contacts.
Create and develop a positive and professional relationship with your client and other relevant contacts.
Represents/merchandises the client's business within the agency.
Regularly seeks our ways to add value to the client/agency relationship.

Commercial Management

Develops an expert understanding of the Agency's financial systems, taking specific. financial responsibility as delegated by the Account Manager/Account Director.
Liaise with Traffic and Production to ensure that creative work, cost estimates and production remain within the timing plan so that work is delivered on budget and on time.
Is responsible for ensuring that all estimates are presented and approved by client expediently and that no work commences without this approval.
Ensures that work produced is within the agreed timelines and budgets.

Talent Management and Relationship building:

Demonstrates value to clients and colleagues on programs that build rapport
Responsible for effective team communication, both written and verbal, ensuring all team members and clients receive contact reports, briefs, market information, timing schedules, minutes etc.
Develop teams through coaching and mentoring
Delegate effectively
Form strong and enduring relationships with all team members
Motivate other members of the project team during difficult times, absorbing their anxieties and keep the project moving forward.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in communication & marketing or any other related field
At least two (2) years' work experience working in a busy office environment, preferably within the marketing/communications industry
Analytical, creative and have a genuine interest in consumers and brands
Experience of working across several projects simultaneously, juggling the day-to day work to meet client deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PPT
Experience of presenting and influencing clients

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