Job Description

Listing reference:

020249

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

16 June 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:

Advertising and Communication

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an Account Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Marketing Team. This role will be based in Cape Town and report to the Marketing Operations Manager.

Job description

Job purpose:

To efficiently manage and oversee several advertising accounts, ensuring the accurate and timely flow and execution of all work designated from brief to in-store execution.

Job Objectives:

Manage the Briefing process
Ensuring accurate information is provided on the Brief; Obtain cost from printer and get it approved by the client before briefing in the job Ensure synergies with media, production and dispatch with regard to all activity Create timing plans and communicate to all relevant people


Opening of job-bagsAccurate allocation of job number Accurate and detailed information filled on brief Print/media/creative specifications To ensure deadlines are met


Managing the Sourcing of Samples and ReferencesResponsible for sourcing of samples/references for own work as well as assist on other promotions Follow-up with category teams for outstanding samples To conduct Library research Book, brief and coordinate photography if necessary


Manage creative work-flow process to deadlinesTime allocation in studio Ensure efficient Sign-off To support creative knowledge of what clients requires


Facilitate sign-off process to deadlinesAccurate interpretation of changes Time allocation for process Send off to print Ensure work is backed up Communicate to Display department what and when artwork must be dispatched Ongoing follow to ensure elements have arrived and send out notifications


Receive and communicate accurate updates of informationUpdate Job Bag cover sheet and content Update status report daily Attend daily status meeting Write minutes Communicate with Client, creative, media and production teams continuously


Other Functions :Foster excellent relationships with creative teams, all external partners and all disciplines within BTB, based on our values Prepare & participate in regular performance reviews Responsible for your core maintenance activities Responsible for your core outcomes and value contribution and ongoing innovation Responsible for individual development.

Minimum requirements

Job related knowledge:

Knowledge of advertising and marketing concepts and principles Knowledge and understanding of client briefs and its application Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Job related skills:

Strong administrative skills Strong interpersonal skills Able to meet deadlines A can-do attitude Time management skills Ability to work under pressure Proven decision making skills Ability to use own initiative Strong multi-task skills Strong attention to detail

Education:

Essential: Matric or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience Desirable: Diploma/degree in advertising / marketing Must have at least 5 years' experience in an Advertising Agency in a Account Manager / Client Service role

Essential Competencies:

Planning and Organising Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Presenting and Communicating Information Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing * Deciding and Initiating Action