It’s all in the details…

We have a terrific, on-site opportunity for a dynamic Junior Account Executive at a one-stop full-service creative agency in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs.

This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in a busy, full-service creative agency where no two days are the same. Supporting the Account Management team, you’ll play a key role in keeping campaigns, projects and client deliverables running smoothly, coordinating production, managing administration, liaising with suppliers and ensuring every detail is executed accurately and on time. As your confidence grows, you’ll also take ownership of smaller jobs and campaigns while gaining valuable exposure to the fast-paced world of integrated marketing and communications.

We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised team player with strong administrative skills, a genuine passion for marketing and client service, and the ability to build great relationships while juggling multiple priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your project coordination skills and build a solid foundation for a successful career in account management.

It’s a role that calls for energy, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for implementing great work, on time and on point. If that’s you, we’d love to chat. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production process and  implementation of client briefs

• Send POs to suppliers to ensure timeous receipt of invoices

• Collate all paperwork for invoicing (All CEs and POs)

• Organise internal and external client meetings, as required

• Create CEs and update cost sheets

• Assist with the preparation of meeting agendas and take meeting minutes as required

• Ensure printing & distribution runs smoothly by supplying detailed purchase orders (including all store details, contact numbers and distribution quantities, packaging and distribution lists)

• Interpret, analyse and report on Jobs

• Track and follow up on the production process with in-house teams

• Prepare relevant reports and job brief/amendments

• File briefs and project documentation

• Address ad hoc client requests such as Business cards, POS, etc.

• Assist with events/expos/conferences/Brand coordination

• Assist with the coordination of campaigns and paperwork for invoicing

• Use the Chase programme accurately and fully.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• Certificate/Diploma/BA Degree specialising in Marketing

·         6 to 12 months prior experience in an administrative or coordinating position is preferred

·         Punctual, with a constant desire to learn

·         Fundamental understanding of marketing communications disciplines

·         Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·         Must be an excellent relationship builder and collaborator

·         Have the ability to prioritise and multi-task while working in a busy team

·         Must demonstrate flexibility and a professional approach at all times.

·         Must have strong administration skills

·         Possess a can-do attitude with strong initiative.

·         Ability to negotiate with and link suppliers

·         Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

·         The ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.

·         High standard of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent written and oral English.

If you don’t have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.

City:  Cape Town

Level of Expertise: Junior

Remuneration: Negotiable

Consultant: Viv

Reference Number: #Viv3161