Account Executive wanted immediately: APPLY NOW

Account Executive wanted immediately: APPLY NOW

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Responsibilities:

1. Generation of Sales

The Brief – gain a thorough understanding of client requirements & add value to all briefing sessions with clients to maximize return for both parties
Presentations – develop and present well-considered presentations, reflecting the client’s ability to interpret the brief and meet (preferably exceed) client expectations against a specific need/ strategy
Quote to Client / Purchase Order – Accountable for the generation and presentation of the QTC and then chasing PO’s prior to work commencing
Work Instruction – accountable for presenting clear work instructions to the Operational teams through the generation of a work ticket/job card

2. Client Relationships and Account Management

Complete accountability for Client Relationship through regular engagement, which includes: understanding and improving on operational expectations, Managing projects in line with the critical path, Communicating clearly on risks, Resolving daily issues in consultation with the client and Managing all stakeholder expectations
Maintain great working relationships with all client contacts through effective communication and professional project management.
Monitor campaign progress on a daily basis & ensure timely feedback to clients as required
Ensure you have a thorough understanding of clients brand strategies and an understanding of competitor brands & activity
Submit pro-active reports to clients highlighting potential opportunities & in so doing generate incremental business opportunities.
Ensure: Consistent tracking of actuals versus budgets measured quarterly
Understand and drive the IT and reporting objectives with clients, through training and showcasing key developments and improvements.

3. Administration & General

Compile detailed briefing documentation for internal communication to the Operational team.
Compile accurate cost estimates, in line with Client agreed to cost structure and ensure that they are approved prior to submitting to clients
Pro-actively identify all outstanding operational issues and resolve these timeously (before client notifying you of issues!!)
Regularly review clients and new business opportunities
Proactively challenge the status quo and applying your mind to daily challenges and looking for opportunities to consistently improve.
Taking ownership of daily tasks and approaching them from a solutions mindset.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A minimum of 5-7 years related experience
Preferably a diploma in Sales and / Marketing or a Bachelor’s degree in Business, commerce or management
Ability to Communicate at multiple levels in an intentional and clear manner
Problem solving and Initiative
Assertiveness and Leading cross-functional teams
High social interaction and influence ability
Strong ownership and accountability of projects
Attention to detail, analytical ability and accuracy and strong planning and organizing competencies
Project management exposure
Commercial and financially minded
Multi-tasking and output orientated. Apply Now

Source: ijobs

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