Account Manager (Maternity Cover)

Listing reference: 020249 Listing status: Online Apply by: 16 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade Job category: Advertising and Communication Location: Cape Town Contract: Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an Account Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Marketing Team. This role will be based in Cape Town and report to the Marketing Operations Manager.

Job description

Job purpose: To efficiently manage and oversee several advertising accounts, ensuring the accurate and timely flow and execution of all work designated from brief to in-store execution. Job Objectives: Manage the Briefing process

• Ensuring accurate information is provided on the Brief;
• Obtain cost from printer and get it approved by the client before briefing in the job
• Ensure synergies with media, production and dispatch with regard to all activity
• Create timing plans and communicate to all relevant people

Opening of job-bags

• Accurate allocation of job number
• Accurate and detailed information filled on brief
• Print/media/creative specifications
• To ensure deadlines are met

Managing the Sourcing of Samples and References

• Responsible for sourcing of samples/references for own work as well as assist on other promotions
• Follow-up with category teams for outstanding samples
• To conduct Library research
• Book, brief and coordinate photography if necessary

Manage creative work-flow process to deadlines

• Time allocation in studio
• Ensure efficient Sign-off
• To support creative knowledge of what clients requires

Facilitate sign-off process to deadlines

• Accurate interpretation of changes
• Time allocation for process
• Send off to print
• Ensure work is backed up
• Communicate to Display department what and when artwork must be dispatched
• Ongoing follow to ensure elements have arrived and send out notifications

Receive and communicate accurate updates of information

• Update Job Bag cover sheet and content
• Update status report daily
• Attend daily status meeting
• Write minutes
• Communicate with Client, creative, media and production teams continuously

Other Functions :

• Foster excellent relationships with creative teams, all external partners and all disciplines within BTB, based on our values
• Prepare & participate in regular performance reviews
• Responsible for your core maintenance activities
• Responsible for your core outcomes and value contribution and ongoing innovation
• Responsible for individual development.

Minimum requirements

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of advertising and marketing concepts and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of client briefs and its application
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Job related skills:

• Strong administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• A can-do attitude
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven decision making skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Strong multi-task skills
• Strong attention to detail

Education:

• Essential: Matric or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Diploma/degree in advertising / marketing
• Must have at least 5 years experience in an Advertising Agency in a Account Manager / Client Service role

Essential Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Deciding and Initiating Action

Information :

• Company : Clicks Group Limited
• Position : Account Manager (Maternity Cover)
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
• Country : ZA