Job Positions at Oaklands and Johnson Limited

Job Purpose Summary:    

To take responsibility for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader short and long-term strategy and focus of the organisation

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
• Participates 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
• Understanding client requirements, and strategizing on how to meet client’s needs.
• Present thoughts on creative outputs and thereafter discussing the same with internal team
• Follow up on clients with calls.
• Develop and update business development 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.
• Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office

Requirements (Skills and Qualifications)

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Active membership of APCON is an added advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an advertising agency.
• A wealth of business contact is also an added advantage

Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills (English): Listening, Spoken and written
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, and power point
• Analytical/ problem solving Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business result.
• Positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Time management skills
• Willingness to learn

Personal Attributes:

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be Presentable

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A world class 360 degree marketing communication company is recruiting for the position of Copy Writers. Prospective employees must have passion and dream in building a career in this field

Job Description:

• Advertising copywriters generally work alongside an art director within the creative department of an advertising, media or full-service agency. They work with client briefs to conceive, develop and produce effective advertising campaigns.
• Liaising with clients and interpreting their briefs;
• developing creative ideas and concepts, often in partnership with the art director;
• presenting ideas to colleagues and clients;
• familiarising themselves with their clients’ products and services, the target audience and their competitors’ activities;
• writing clear, persuasive, original copy;
• updating digital media;
• proofreading copy to check spelling and grammar;
• amending, revising or redeveloping adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients;
• overseeing campaigns through the production stage to completion;
• working on several campaigns at once, sometimes under pressure and often to tight deadlines;
• casting actors for TV and radio jingles, and listening to voice tapes;
• liaising with production companies, photographers, typographers, designers and printers;
• keeping up to date with popular culture and trends;
• monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Requirements (Skills and Qualifications)

• the ability to write good, clear copy in a variety of styles with accurate spelling and grammar;
• excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills;
• logic, creativity and imagination;
• ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• excellent organisational skills;
• self-motivation, flexibility, stamina and ability to adapt;
• confidence, enthusiasm and determination;
• accuracy and attention to detail;
• the resilience to accept criticism of your work;
• commercial awareness with the ability to understand the target audience;
• an interest in popular culture, new trends and styles;
• good research skills;
• good administrative, IT and proofreading skills.
• Must demonstrate sound work ethics
• B.Sc in English; journalism; communication; media studies; advertising; public relations.
• Or at least minimum 2 years work experience in an advertising agency