Our client, a leading Public Relations and Events Management Company in the region, are looking to hire Account Directors.
Reporting to the Managing Director and serving at a senior leadership role, he/she will serve as a liaison between the company and its clients, manage respective client service team to ensure projects meet client expectations.
JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading Client Service Teams in managing and ensuring efficient and timely service delivery to our clients;
- Delegate work to your team, supervise assignments, schedule internal and client meetings, evaluate team performance as well as motivate and mentor individual team members.
- Ensure that all team members adhere to the various internal, client and industry code of ethics and ways of working.
- Business Development;
- Focus on consistently finding new business with new clients.
- Lead pitch presentations, tender preparation and presentation and ensuring a consistent stream of new business.
- Explore new business streams with existing clients
- Business Unit Head – Preparation and management of budgets and budget cycles, revenue growth and P&L oversight.
- Advisory role for both internal stakeholders and clients. Be familiar with industry trends, locally, regionally and globally.
- Project Lead – lead teams on important Client Projects and to give oversight on other Client Projects.
- Reporting and M&E – prepare comprehensive client reports and M&E reports.
REQUIREMENTS
- Min. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
- 8+ years working at a public relations, events management or advertising company, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
- Proven skills and experience in sales/account management is essential.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive under pressure.
- A creative mindset and ability to think outside of the box.
- Exceptional presentation skills.
- Time-management, organization and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Kindly visit: https://www.racg.co.ke/html/?p=careers to register your career profile or submit your application to recruitment@racg.co.ke not later than Friday 18th November 2022.