Account Director – Creative Agency Kenilworth Cape Town at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To work in collaboration with the Brand team to drive strategic influence and intent, whilst being the focal point for day to day campaign planning and service delivery.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary Marketing and/or Advertising qualification essential
• Must have a minimum of 5 years Account Management experience, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience at Account Director level
• Strong project management skills essential
• Relevant computer skills – advance level
• Experience in working in retail and / or FMCG brands
• Strong understanding of ATL, BTL and digital technical / production requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Working closely with the internal brand team and be the studio lead across our portfolio of brands
• Interpret the internal briefs and business needs into clear creative briefs. 
• Deliver high quality campaigns end-to-end, in line with agreed brand plans and objectives
• Implement and manage campaigns, with specific emphasis on managing tight timings and deadlines.
• Develop project plans, with effective and timeous delivery from concept to execution.
• Work alongside creative, media, and brand team to manage multiple campaigns at the same time.
• Interpret campaign performance to optimize creative work and improve current practices.
• Interpret trends to unlock new and relevant opportunities across channels and platforms

Competencies    

• Ability to think commercially and understand real return on investment.
• Strong focus on strategy & execution.
• Broad understanding of all communication disciplines.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and thoroughly.
• Understanding of new technology and the application of it to the creative process.
• A team player with a flexible approach to helping colleagues when required
• Belief in own ability coupled with a willingness to learn
• Energy, drive, and intelligence to proactively seek out new opportunities
• Personable and engaging
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Abstract thinking skills
• Assertive, confident and Driven
• Initiative and sense of urgency