Account Executive / Account Planner

Job Description:
The Account Executive/Planner is responsible for the successful execution of
campaigns. This includes making sure information is accurately shared with
the team, interacting with clients, and reporting to the Business Unit Director.
To succeed in this role, one must deeply understand market trends and client
needs, be highly organized, and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks at
once. By building solid relationships and communicating clearly, the Account
Executive/Planner plays a critical role in every campaign's success.
To build strong relationships, an account executive/planner should show
genuine interest in the client. Keeping everyone informed is key to
completing projects on time and within budget. The Business Unit Director
often provides a campaign plan to the Account Executive/Planner, who then
oversees progress, keeps momentum going, and promotes a positive
atmosphere. This means encouraging innovative ideas through teamwork
and managing deliverables and deadlines effectively. The main goal is to
make sure the client's goals are met, leading to successful outcomes for both
the client and the agency.
Preferred skills and qualifications
1. Strong analytical skills, curiosity, and an interest in people and advertising
campaigns
2. A high level of creativity and imagination
3. The ability to work for several clients at the same time, identifying specific
business needs for each one
4. Shrewd common sense and commercial awareness
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey ideas
6. Good teamwork and listening skills for working with clients and colleagues.
7. Good presentation skills
8. The ability to think strategically and to understand consumer desire
9. Numeracy skills
10. The ability to work with a range of market and research information
11. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Anticipated to work regular office hours, with some 'out of hours' shifts
during peak times.