Job Description

The Role The Associate Account Director reportsto the Client Partnerandis responsible for contributing to the achievement of business plan objectives by the effective management of the provision of quality communication strategies to clients.The Associate Account Director is expected to determine what is presented to clients, whether research is required, and the delegation of tasks to team members. The Associate Account Directoris expected to add value to the Clients\' activities and so build the Agency\'s business with that Client. The role requires to take a middle ground and the best interests of both the client and the agency. Qualifications Job Purpose Maintain regular contact with clients Lead effective meetings Thorough knowledge of client\'s business, competitors and market Opportunities for incremental revenue increases identified and developed Development of all major and new campaign briefs Recommend appropriate research as required Brief Creative on campaigns Prepare strategies for selling creative work to clients ensuring creative is on strategy and within budget Media consulted on strategies as required Work conforms with corporate brand identity guidelines and media specifications Creative work confirms with advertising codes, legal and ethical standards Preparation and monitoring of annual financial plan Working knowledge of client contracts Sign-off on relevant financial related documentation (ISRs, POs, production estimates etc) Provide clients with accurate monthly budget/actual reconciliation/s for media/ production Preparation of accurate monthly client billing forecasts Record and maintain detailed head-hours on all tasks Work trafficked in an effective manner Team members adhere to established processes and procedures All appropriate signoffs obtained Team members have a clear understanding of job requirements Performance Agreements in place and reviews conducted on time Key Performance Client Reviews Growth in client spend Profit Sign-off of brief by Client Relevance of research and acceptance by client Internal agreements reached on project process and timelines before communication to client Acceptance of creative by client Work produced on strategy Work meets all standards Accurate timesheets completed daily and submitted weekly All estimates signed by Group Account Director/ Account Director and client prior to job commencement Sign off of PO\'s by Group Account Director/Account Director without revision On time and accurate forecasts prepared monthly 100% accurate client billings summary prepared monthly Projects completed on time and within budget Relevant sign-off in place before work commences Performance reviews conducted on time Weekly team meetings Competency Knowledge and Experience Significant previous agency experience Knowledge of all advertising processes/procedures Thorough understanding of creative and planning concepts Knowledge of strategic intent and experience in evaluating creative work against it Skills Influencing Skills Communication Skills Presentation Skills Meeting Leadership Skills Financial Management Skills Team Leadership Attributes Flexibility Team Leadership Client Focus Initiative Passion Business Mindedness Self Confidence Impact & Influence Communication with Stakeholders Clients- To obtain briefs, keep them informed of progress, present workand resolve queries Creative/Production - To provide briefs and monitor progress Finance - To exchange information and resolve queries Managing Director/Client Partner - To exchange information and obtain advice andsupport Additional Information COMPANY VALUES TRUSTis the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave. We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty. T TALENT This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Groupe a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client\'s business. TRANSFORMATION True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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