Account Executive

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

About the job Account Executive
Position Overview:
Go Advertising is looking for a Retail Account Executive to manage key aspects of client accounts, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, reliable, process-driven, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Accurate Brief Completion:

  • Complete client briefs with precision, ensuring all required details are captured and understood.
  • Work with internal teams to clarify any unclear requirements.
Purchase Orders (POs) and Cost Estimates (CEs):
  • Issue POs and CEs accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with project budgets and client expectations.
  • Maintain proper documentation for tracking and auditing purposes.
Pricing and Literal Checks:
  • Verify pricing and literals (text, data, and other content) against briefs to ensure accuracy.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies as needed.
Task Execution:
  • Follow instructions carefully and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
  • Provide updates on progress and escalate issues when necessary.
Catalogue Job Management:
  • Manage a non-promotional catalogue job from start to finish under supervision, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as required.
Data Merge Proficiency:
  • Understand and execute data merge processes, ensuring data is organized, validated, and integrated correctly.
  • Deliver accurate and consistent outputs.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and execute client briefs accurately.
  • Experience issuing and managing purchase orders and cost estimates.
  • Basic understanding of pricing structures.
  • Familiarity with data merge tools and techniques is an advantage.
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work under supervision while taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience in retail account management, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Exposure to catalogue production or similar projects is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of project management tools is a plus.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1511302
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned