Account Director

Job description

99c is a full-service, integrated advertising agency with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and one of South Africa’s largest independently owned agencies. We are looking for a strategic, operationally strong Account Director to lead the relationship with a new financial services client joining our Cape Town office. You will act as a strategic partner to the client, bring a strong understanding of integrated communication and integrated media strategies, and lead alongside the creative lead to deliver work that performs across every touchpoint. Role includes but is not limited to: Building strong, trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic partner rather than only a service providerBringing a strong understanding of integrated communication across ATL and digital channels, and of integrated media strategiesStaying well read on the industry and the client’s market, reacting quickly to news, trends, forecasts and key financial diary days to manage the portfolio proactivelyPartnering with and leading alongside the creative lead, sharing ownership of the work and the team’s direction&• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, forward planning and prioritising workflowProducing top-quality proposals, presentations and reports, and presenting to clientsManaging client and agency budgets, ensuring invoicing and financial administration follow best practiceIdentifying opportunities to grow the client’s business with the agencyManaging and developing junior team members, including training and appraisalsEnsuring status reports, contact reports, and quarterly and annual reviews are completed on timeDelivering all projects on time and on budget

Requirements

Minimum experience and skills required: Diploma or degree in advertising or marketing5+ years’ experience in a similar client service role in an agency (essential)3+ years’ people management experience (essential)Verifiable experience on major integrated campaigns, including TV, radio, print, POS and onlineStrong understanding of integrated communication and integrated media strategies, offline and online (essential)Financial services experience, particularly life assurance (advantageous)Strategic thinker who is operationally exceptionally strong, with very strong client relationship skillsExcellent writing, presentation and administration skillsCommercial acumen, with strong attention to detail and follow-throughAbility to cope with pressure, meet tight deadlines and handle a wide range of tasksProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (essential)Personal attributes: Enthusiastic, confident, professional and diplomaticReliable, organised, proactive and solutions-drivenA team player with initiative and the ability to leadA genuine curiosity about the industry, media landscape and financial sector, and a desire to grow in the agency