Account Manager

Focus:

This role is principally about the management and delivery of multi-channel projects on regional & global brands. It requires a can-do approach and the drive and ability to spearhead and drive campaigns forward independently, from concept to production using excellent negotiation and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Links idea to execution from the client to the agency through drafting great creative briefs.Runs account projects including timing plans, production budgets, resource, client requests etc.Progresses project with initiative and understanding, based on client insight and the role played by other departments.Ensures all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery by continual reviews with the team.Organises and is accountable for timelines, status reports and internal reviews.Builds and own a good, long-lasting relationship with clients, planning and creative teams.Understanding of the client’s business and ability to build a solid knowledge of the competitive market in which the brand operates.The ability to present and sell creative ideas, by persuading the client of its merits.Has responsibility for the financial activity on the account.Accurately estimates and invoices activity on the account.Understands qualitative and quantitative research and how to apply learnings back into the creative work.Undertake/oversees good competitive reviews and compiles brand audits.

Skills & Experience:

Displays a grounded understanding of FMCG brands.Experience working with Asian marketsKnows and understands the FMCG way of working (consumer research etc) would be a plus360 communication experience.Minimum 3 years advertising agency experience.