Senior Account Manager - VML

What were looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to join our dynamic and innovative team at VML Riyadh. As a Senior Account Manager you will manage the daytoday operation of the account while contributing meaningful perspectives to the marketing and communication strategies and direction.

What youll do:

• Manage internal agency relationships in order to get things done in the most time and cost efficient way for your client
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients business and industry
• Keep track of clients activities closely to make sure marketing objectives are met according to marketing plan
• Identify key market needs and challenges recommend and adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends
• Look for opportunities anticipate openings for initiatives and plan for the unexpected
• Build a good relationship with the client and become a trusted source in the company
• Lead the Account Team by fostering teamwork
• Develop the Account Teams career paths and daytoday training and oversee their work as necessary by focusing on developing their abilities.
• Provide support for the Account Planners and understand interpret and apply market research insights
• Manage the cash flow budget control sheets and have a solid control over job charges and cost controls
• Report to the AD on a regular basis in order to keep them sufficiently updated and informed on the day to day operations and progress of work through the processes internally
• Manage multiple accounts; develop positive working relationships with all customer touch points
• Prepare campaign insights reporting including analysis and research

What youll need:

• BS/BA in marketing or advertising specialization
• Min 3 years experience as an Account Executive within an agency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
• Project management Skills
• Time management Skills
• Presentation and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Flexibility and problem solving skills
• Resourceful in finding information
• Creative mind
• Understanding and appreciation of great advertising good creative judgment
• General awareness of society and interest in brands
• Strategic curiosity and knowledge in interactive/digital space
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Team player
• Eager willing to pitchin on anything
• Dynamic personality able to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences at all levels of a business
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities balancing client deliverables on multiple projects as well as internal obligations
• A focus on relationships able to gain trust through communication expectation setting and completion of planned deliverables

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