Advertising Agency Account Executive Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Aug 23, 2016

One of our clients, an Advertising Agency based in Nairobi wants to fill the below position.

Account Executive
 

Reports To: Account Manager & Client Service Director

Responsibilities:

• Advertising account executives contribute to and develop advertising campaigns. Tasks typically involve:


• Meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements.


• Working with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client"s brief and budget.


• Working with the account manager to brief media, creative and research staff and assisting with the formulation of marketing strategies.


• Liaising with, and acting as the link between, the client and the advertising agency by maintaining regular contact with both.


• Presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification.


• Following up budgets, managing campaign costs and invoicing clients.


• Writing client reports


• Monitoring campaigns and competitor research.


• Arranging and attending meetings.


• Learning the process and roles within every aspect of the agency

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor"s degree in Marketing/Business Management or related field and/or equivalent work experience.


• 3 + years’ experience in a similar job position in a very busy environment.


• Exceptional communication skills along with an ability to collaborate and influence without direct authority to build effective internal and external partnerships.


• Strong negotiating, planning, prioritizing and leadership skills with ability to act as a liaison with cross-functional teams


• Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply

Interested Applicants should submit their applications to premierecruitmentgroup@gmail.com

Closing date for all applications 26th August 2016.