Our client, a leading marketing and communications firm, is searching for an Account Director to be based at their Johannesburg offices. The ideal candidate would be a strategic thinker and demonstrate excellent management/ leadership skills.

Duties and responsibilities:
• The prime responsibility is to manage and control the staff, budget and production of the account
• Control budget and expenses within business unit in order to ensure the profitability
• Recruit and coach staffs on professional knowledge and job related skills
• Set up and manage customer’s profile, develop potential customers
• Participate in the development of the company’s strategy plans
• Identifying potential opportunities to increase business activities
• Co-operate with other departments to fulfil assigned tasks
• Create harmonious working environment, train and mentor staff and motivate all team members to perform efficiently
• Explore and analyse market trends and identify new opportunities
• Work on requirements requested by senior management whenever required
• Incorporate company procedures and policies in operations of business unit
• Monitor and review project activities and ensure its completion within scheduled time and budget
• Manage business activities focusing on financial and strategic growth of organization
• Drive overall running and follow up with the team on project
• Drive strategy and creative of the project
• Take care of new business, i.e. driving pitches, assisting the strategic team, working closely with creative team in developing client’s concept

Requirements:
• Trade marketing experience is essential
• FMCG experience is essential
• A keen eye for precision and attention to details
• Responsible individual towards his/her work
• Strong leadership, client control and planning skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Hard working and eager to learn attitude
• Willingness to travel

Please forward updated resume in MS Word with your application. Note; if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.