Job description

We are looking for an account executive to join our client service team.  It will start off as a three months contract with the possibility of going permanent. 

Who we want?

Entrepreneurs. Dreamers. Thinkers. Challengers. Doers. Creators. Builders. Innovators. Disruptors.

An Advertising account executive liaise with clients and across agency departments in the administration of advertising campaigns and the co-ordination of associated work. As an Account Executive in this role you will work within one of our Client services teams on a set profile of clients, assisting and project managing relevant client campaigns coming in. You will report to the relevant Account Director.

An unrivalled level of organisation is expected so that all campaigns run efficiently, with other team members relying on project organisation to meet deadlines and understand client expectations.

An Account Executive should be interested in the client to develop strong, meaningful relationships. Timely communication is imperative to complete projects on time and on budget.

Often Account Executives will receive a plan for a campaign from the relevant Account Director and be expected to monitor it every step of the way, whilst creating an enjoyable work environment and keeping momentum going.

The job of an Account Executive is to quickly grasp each client’s goals and make use of the resources of their agency to drive and assist in project managing a successful campaign.

Main responsibilities:

• Arranging meetings and liaising with the relevant Account Director and relevant clients to understand their requirements.
• Research clients’ products, services, plans, competitors, and target markets.
• To go with your Account Director to client’s briefings and assist in compiling proposals to clients for approval.
• Work with relevant team members to ensure quality control of all work that is submitted to clients.
• Monitoring all stages of campaigns to guarantee that they run smoothly.
• Writing status reports throughout the duration of the project to keep clients and team updated.
• Administration tasks that will help to keep campaigns well-managed and organised.
• Offering creative ideas to the team to develop exciting campaigns and encourage clients to understand the importance of creativity throughout projects.
• Brief through the Traffic Manager the relevant departments necessary, and work with them to plan and implement the best advertising solutions for the client.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Long hours are common, and advertising staff are expected to work flexibly to meet project deadlines.
• Attend meetings with the Account Director to take notes with potential clients to discuss strategy and report on progress.
• Responding to clients’ requests as they arise, internal and external clients, ensuring that the relevant AD is cc’d in all relevant communication.  
• Assisting your Account Director with new proposals for client campaigns.

As an Account Executive you will mainly be based in the office, with time also spent at meetings and briefings, and may be expected to socialise with clients.

Requirements:

• Ideally a relevant qualification in Advertising, Communication or Marketing – BSc/ BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• At least two years work experience as an account executive.
• A keen eye for detail and an understanding of budget restraints.
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a cool outlook.
• Good understanding of marketing and advertising methods and techniques.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of CRM software will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of accounts possibly from different industries.
• A team player with outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Company Description

Penquin is a full-service, independent advertising agency
We offer unique integrated marketing solutions that connect people and make them feel part of something bigger. Experiences are the soul of our creative thinking. They inspire us to tell stories that stir emotions, instil belief, and help you build long-lasting, authentic relationships with your customers.

Requirements

• Highly organised and flexible
• Quick to absorb and analyse large amounts of information.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative.
• Approachable, outgoing and diplomatic.
• A clear communicator, in person and writing
• Able to present ideas with conviction.
• Good with figures.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Commercially aware.
• A personable and professional character that will allow you to build client rapport.

Posted on 23 Oct 14:29

Are you a .Net developer looking for new role in a fast paced industry? A consultion House specializing in fiber management systems is looking for a skilled full-stack .Net developer with React experience to joing their growing team.

You will be working on end to sed systems as part of a collaborative team. 

This is a great role for a highly interlectual Developer who wants to have meaningful impact on the industry.

What you will need: 

• Five years C# coding experience
• Extensive experience with React, Angular, and .Net Core
• Ruby on Rails and Linux experience is beneficial

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and become an industry innovator. Don’t wait. Apply now. 

Reference number for this position is SP51268 which is a permanent position based in Dunkeld offering R600,000 per annum cost to company salary negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sanchia Penny on az.oc.egrem-e@paihcnas or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. 

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Posted on 22 Oct 16:56

A top Insurance hub is looking for a skilled .Net developer to joing their growing team. You will be working on development and deployment of software components and stand-alone components using the latest tech.   

This is your chance to flex your coding skills in a collaborative environment, and even pick up a few new tricks of the trade. They also offer plent of benefits such as flexi-hours, remote work, and regular team events.

What you will need:

• Five+ years experience in C#
• Extensive experience with .Net, ASP.Net, WCF, and LINQ
• JavaScript, jQuery and CSS experience is essential
• Experience with TypeScript, Angular and Bootstrap is a huge plus
• IT-related degree with good grades in maths is a must

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and become an industry innovator.  Don’t wait. APPLY NOW

Reference number for this position is SP51272 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of up to R840,000 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sanchia Penny on az.oc.egrem-e@paihcnas or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals: https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 16 Oct 14:45

Fantastic chance to join an innovative banking team consistently pushing technology boundaries is available! Making use of AI and digital inventive strategies, this group is making sure they stay ahead of the competition while simultaneously making sure their customers receive top tier investment services.                                                       

Apply now and join a team that isn’t afraid to work on new technologies in the financial industry. If you are ready to take your skills to the next level, this is for you.

Technical skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or computer science
• Business Intelligence/BI
• Management
• Leadership
• SQL
• Tableau
• Teradata
• Reporting
• Analysis
• Dashboards

Highly advantageous:
Reference number for this position is CN51017 which is a long-term contract position based in Johannesburg CBD offering a cost to company salary of up to R600 PH negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Craig Nel on az.oc.egrem-e@ngiarc or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. 

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 14 Oct 15:48

The search is on for a talented and skilled client services person with project management experience, with a strong focus on promotions and activations. This position is based in Gauteng.

Have you ever worked with any trade, consumer promos or in-store units? Exp within a  digital and activations agency at CS level or project management level? You need to be hands on and be willing and able to have solutions and think strategically to work on this account.

Duties and requirements:

• Minimum three to five years essential
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
• must have strong presentation skills
• Ability to work with budgets
• Excellent knowledge on the promotion side
• Able to handle the admin side of the job
• Strong advertising, PR and digital-savvy
• Must have own transport
• Stable track record
• Presentable and well-spoken
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Posted on 13 Oct 16:58