Junior Account Executive

Salary: R 18 000,00 to R 20 000,00 CTC per month

Location: Durban (Hybrid)

Nice to know: Amazing growth opportunities within the company

Overview:

A holistic branding and communication agency is in search of an Account Executive to join their decades strong business in Durban. The company focuses on uncovering and articulating the core beliefs and principles that define brands, enabling them to communicate authentically and meaningfully in a rapidly changing world. The purpose of this role is to support the Senior Account Manager as a liaison between the client and the agency team, ensuring efficient project management and delivery of high-quality work that aligns with the client’s brand strategy and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Assist the Senior Account Manager with all administrative duties, including scheduling meetings (virtual and in-person), organising presentations, and managing client documents.
• Client Communication: Serve as a secondary point of contact for clients, addressing routine inquiries and relaying them to the Senior Account Manager or creative teams in a timely manner. Seamlessly communicate across both remote and on-site teams to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Assist with Clarification: Take initiative to ensure clarity between various stakeholders, if this is a concern, arrange an alignment workshop internally with team or with client if necessary, especially on bigger or seasonal campaigns.
• Project Coordination: Help manage timelines, track deliverables, and ensure all deadlines are met. Maintain records of progress for both in-office and remote teams.
• Shoots Assistance: Assist with creating the shoot cost estimates, arrange any details / requirements with clients, attend and assist on shoots.
• Task Management: Help the Account Manager keep track of tasks across different projects, ensuring that each item is completed within the set timeline.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact those candidates who have been selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within a week, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We value your interest in the role and wish you the best of luck in your job search.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.