Development /Client Service Executives at Oaklands & Johnson Limited

Prospective employees must have the passion and dream in building a career in Business Development/Client Service Management.

Job Description:

• Advertising account executives work within advertising or multi-service agencies, acting as a link between clients and the agency. They are responsible for the coordination of advertising campaigns and therefore communicating clearly to all those involved.
• They must understand their clients' needs and objectives and liaise closely with them throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis. They manage administrative and campaign work and ensure that advertising projects are completed on time and on budget.
• The role can involve handling multiple accounts and the hours can be long in a competitive environment. A client service trainee usually report to a client service manager.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Responsible for building clientele base of the organisation by developing new businesses
• Acquire marketing communication and other related briefs from clients
• Prepare reports from meetings
• Monitor progress of briefs and projects internally
• Prepare strategy documents, proposals, media plans and budgets for clients
• Participate in brand strategy discussions
• Engage in proactive thoughts and generate new ideas for client’s brands.
• Participate in developing & executing annual client target setting & strategy review.
• Provide timely follow up on all advertising inquiries
• Manage both existing and new accounts with the same degree of professionalism
• Develop and enhance business relationships fostering existing and new business
• Present thoughts on creative outputs and thereafter discussing the same with internal team
• Relationship management.
• Type sales contacts and update clients and Bus. dev database
• Develop contact reports of meetings with client and despatch same promptly
• Prepare weekly reports of clients and vendors transactions with agency
• Attend meetings whenever required
• Liaise with all internal departments, approved Vendors and service providers to ensure smooth flow of all assigned projects.
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications):

• 2-3 years experience in the required field
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, and power point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business results
• Positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Good listening and presentation skills
• Must be presentable and well groomed

Note: 

• Advertising agency experience is an added advantage