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  • Posted: Jan 18, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop world class yet localized systems, processes and structures required to achieve...
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    Account Manager

    Job Description

    • The Ideal candidate will work hand in hand with the overall operations of the company to ensure long lasting relationship and valuable exchange of resources between the Agency and her Clients, pull all the resources of the organization together to get the best out of the Clients.
    • This position is responsible for the coordination of brand activities as well as coordination of the brand’s marketing and communication efforts.

    Responsibilities

    • Supervise the day to day activities on client’s businesses ensuring that quality standards are attained at every interface, protecting the brand/company name as well as the agency’s interests.
    • Ensure that day to day contact is maintained with Account Executives; ensure that advice and counsel is given to them on daily basis with respect to tasks execution; and that the agency is constantly taking the initiative.
    • Prepare and update a profile for the brand (s) assigned to you [a formal statement of the marketing background, client’s objectives and fundamental strategies].
    • Ensure that the selling of creative, media or research recommendations to clients is professionally and effectively carried out.
    • Overseeing customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profit
    • Regularly research and assess available data concerning the assigned clients’ brands and suggest ways to create more values for both the client and the Agency.
    • Regular communication and liaison with client contacts
    • Organize and maintain a world-class client feedback system
    • Generate accurate reports and status notifications of businesses and account statements to be reviewed on a daily to monthly basis
    • Professionally maintain topnotch Client Relationship Management System for mutually beneficial outcomes
    • Pitching fresh and innovative ideas to clients
    • Completing projects to an agreed schedule and budget
    • Engaging in new business quests and ensuring conversion of such and new additions to brand portfolios on a quarterly basis
    • Teamwork (Provide collaborative efforts to team members and other staff
    • Ensure relationships with all colleagues and Heads of department are harmonious and productive)
    • Ensuring profitable relationships with third party vendors/partners

    Requirements

    • Proven work experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Junior Account Manager or relevant role
    • Demonstrable experience in negotiation and meeting client requirements
    • Solid understanding of integrated marketing and communication methods, budgeting and reporting on progress
    • Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
    • Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all corresponding levels of an organization; sometimes also including executive and C-level (as the need arises)
    • Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
    • Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Minimum of 4 years experience in marketing and communications/advertising

    Qualifications

    • An Honours Bachelor's Degree/HND in Social Sciences, Mass Communication or related field from any recognized Institution.
    • Advanced Degree/other professional certification would be an added advantage

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    Senior Account Executive


    Job Description

    • The ideal candidate will work hand in hand with the overall operations of the company to ensure long lasting relationship and valuable exchange of resources between the Agency and her Clients, pull all the resources of the organization together to get the best out of the Clients.
    • This position is responsible for the coordination of advertising campaigns and therefore communicating clearly to all those involved, must understand 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.

    Responsibilities

    • Day to day client relationship management, ensuring that contact is kept assiduously with all appropriate levels in the client’s organization.
    • Proper time and project management, ensuring that meetings/presentations are planned and administered correctly, that agenda are prepared and circulated and that writing materials, equipment’s et al have been ordered.
    • Prepare and update a profile for the brand (s) assigned to you [a formal statement of the marketing background, client’s objectives and fundamental strategies].
    • Regularly research and assess available data concerning the assigned clients’ brands and suggest ways to create more values for both the client and the Agency.
    • Generate accurate reports and status notifications of businesses and account statements to be reviewed on a daily to monthly basis
    • Maintain adequately brand books, progress reports, contact reports, job requisitions, creative briefs, media briefs and budget control documents is prepared and maintained.
    • Adequate follow up to ensure all team work is channeled towards achieving client’s brief
    • Negotiate, plan and manage campaigns
    • Financial Management, ensure that invoices and vouchers are checked thoroughly.
    • New business drive, pitching fresh and innovative ideas to clients

    Requirements

    • Proven work experience as a Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Client Service Executive, Junior Account Manager or relevant role
    • Demonstrable experience in negotiation and meeting client requirements
    • Solid understanding of integrated marketing and communication methods, budgeting and reporting on progress
    • Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at Middle and Senior levels of an organization (as the need arises)
    • Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
    • Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Minimum of 3 year' experience in marketing and communications.

    Qualifications

    • An Honors Bachelor's Degree/HND in Social Sciences, Mass Communication or related field from any recognized Institution.
    • Other professional certification would be an added advantage

    Person Specification:

    • Male/Female
    • highly numerate, passionate about problem solving, spotting opportunities and growing businesses. Excited about meeting people and grooming relationships for mutually beneficial outcomes. Should be young smart, highly sociable, self-driven, self-motivated, exceptional and energetic.
    • Age: 25-35 years at December 2019

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    Business Development/Activation Manager

    Our Client, a reputable Advertising agency is looking to fill the position of a Business Development Manager whose responsibility will be to build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.

     Job Duties Includes:

    • Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
    • Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
    • Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
    • Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
    • Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
    • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
    • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
    • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

    Person Specification:

    • Minimum 5-7 years of Business Development & event planning experience.
    • Business/Operational education would be of great advantage.

    Method of Application

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    Applicants can forward their CV to: executivesearch@firstexcelsia.com using the job title  as the subject of the mail.

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