Account Directors at Rose Avenue Group

JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading Client Service Teams in managing and ensuring efficient and timely service delivery to our clients;
• Delegate work to your team, supervise assignments, schedule internal and client meetings, evaluate team performance as well as motivate and mentor individual team members.
• Ensure that all team members adhere to the various internal, client and industry code of ethics and ways of working.
• Business Development;
• Focus on consistently finding new business with new clients.
• Lead pitch presentations, tender preparation and presentation and ensuring a consistent stream of new business.
• Explore new business streams with existing clients
• Business Unit Head – Preparation and management of budgets and budget cycles, revenue growth and P&L oversight.
• Advisory role for both internal stakeholders and clients. Be familiar with industry trends, locally, regionally and globally.
• Project Lead – lead teams on important Client Projects and to give oversight on other Client Projects.
• Reporting and M&E – prepare comprehensive client reports and M&E reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Min. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
• 8+ years working at a public relations, events management or advertising company, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Proven skills and experience in sales/account management is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive under pressure.
• A creative mindset and ability to think outside of the box.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Time-management, organization and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.