Job description

At Forstå, we create innovative and engaging interactive experiences across traditional and digital channels. Our holistic approach integrates marketing elements across communication channels.

Forstå is looking for an energetic person to assist in the development and management of the company’s relationships with new and existing clients.
This role involves a combination of activities across a wide range of clients.

Core Responsibilities

• The role of an AE is to ensure the routine running of the client account and day-to-day contact with the clients, ensuring that the agency staff and the client are kept informed of any developments on the account at all times
• The AE is client facing and relied upon to conduct the administrative side of an account with the minimum of fuss and maximum efficiency
• The AE is also responsible for the prompt and accurate dissemination of information to all relevant departments within the agency
• The AE is expected to show enthusiasm for the client’s business at all times and show a desire to produce outstanding work
• Prepare contact reports, status reports and job briefs/amendments
• Organise regular internal and external client meetings through the traffic manager
• Assists with budget control across represented accounts
• Assists with compiling client competitor information and activities
• Work with the creative and strategy teams to produce presentation materials
• Contribute to the writing of insightful, single-minded briefs
• Manage multiple campaigns from start to finish

Required

• Minimum of two years’ work experience (preferably in media/advertising)
• Good understanding of digital media, creative and production
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & verbal), with a strong command of the English language
• High level of organisational and effective time-management skills
• Own reliable transport and valid driver’s licence essential

Personal Skills/Attributes

• An individual seeking the opportunity to expand their horizons while working for a dynamic and growing company
• A high energy, motivated and assertive results-driven person who always meets their commitments and promises
• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to work independently but also contribute to this vibrant and dynamic team
• A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism

Please note: Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Forstå reserves the right to not fill the position.

Remuneration: Basic salary
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Account Executive

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