Account Manager

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the smooth running of the account on a day-to-day level.
• Establish and maintain a productive communication channel between the client and the agency, maintaining and growing excellent client relationships.
• Continue to invest in growing knowledge of your clients' business and industries in which they operate.
• Take ownership of specific parts of campaigns, as agreed with manager, and participate in future planning.
• Produce good quality written work on time, including client correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Assist with preparing and delivering presentations to clients as and when required.
• Provide day-to-day management of client campaigns and be regarded as the first point of contact for clients, inspiring their loyalty and trust.
• Remain accountable from start to finish ensuring that follow-through and accountability is achieved and maintained at all times.
• Ensure a smooth and timeous workflow of activities directed at the client, effectively managing timing plans.
• Engage with clients in order to formulate clear and achievable briefs and action plans.
• Draw together all relevant market, industry and business information in preparation of all agency briefs.

• People Responsibilities:
  • Work with Group Account Director/Business Unit Director to set priorities and take responsibility for your development as an advertising professional.
  • Actively manage own performance and career.
  • Manage junior team members, focussing on motivation, training and knowledge-sharing.
  • Ensure effective communication internally to full team.
• Finance Responsibilities:
  • Ensure all finance administration are accurate and completed on time.
  • Report on administration of financial issues to the Group Account Director / Business Unit Director regularly to ensure smooth flow of information and accurate billings.

• Proficient in MS Office suite (incl. Mail, Word, Powerpoint and Excel) essential
• Diverse and excellent writing skills
• Enthusiastic / confident / professional / diplomatic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Team player with initiative
• Presentation skills
• Ability to cope with pressure, work to tight deadlines and handle diverse activities
• Reliable, organized and attention to detail
• Passion for client delivery and service
• Organisation and administration skills essential
• Accountable with good follow-through
• Commercial awareness
• Demonstrate an understanding of all (i.e. digital, social and TTL channels)

We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues. You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools. Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards. You will have access to state-of-the art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends. You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

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• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification (marketing and communications) essential
• 3+ years client service and agency experience