Account Executive-Magna Carta CPT

Main Responsibilities Work as an integral part of team, supporting team members, communicating effectively, keeping all informed of the key steps within process, makes suggestions to improve efficiencies. Assists in implementing projects according to project activity plan & briefs. Coordinate meetings & reviews together with Support Staff, IT and Clients. Knowledge of the Client's business, including competitive activity, local and global industry and consumer trends. Manage portfolio administration & communication briefs, call reports, weekly status, daily priority status, WIP, billings & age analysis. Archive & maintain data folders, guard books for easy access§Support in implementation of communication production. Ensures cost estimates are prepared, checked & presented for approval timeously. Manages individual jobs for job closure & billings, checks age analysis reports. Supports senior members in any queries, assisting in resolving account queries. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with others (predominantly Agency) but starting to develop relationships with Clients Supports the team in implementing projects. Assists in gathering information & maintain brand history file (i.e. monthly report or competitor report & feedback). Coordinates & prepares team for meetings and presentations. Develops basic understanding of day to day running of the portfolio. Timeously raises concerns and ensures sign-off/approval on all aspects of jobs by Manager. Open to and actively shares knowledge/intelligence. Contribute by effecting innovation that builds a positive agency culture, and actively foster or participate in fostering a positive work environment KPAs Master internal processes & systems§Attention to detail§Manage portfolio admin§Support role in entire communication process. Accurate financial admin (billings, WIP, age analysis) Support role in internal & external meetings. Key Interfaces Internal: Account Management team. Creative team. Production team. Strategy team. Stand up Masters. Activation Team. Media Team. Digital and Social Team. Finance Operations External: Marketing Managers, Brand Managers Supporting agencies Key Competencies/Skills Generic Standards Work as a member of team. Demonstrate understanding of industry, Client business Manages self-development Solve problems Assist in implementing a project plan Specific Standards Manage brand account administration Assist the implementation of creative development Support communication process Assists, manages billings, cost estimate approvals, WIP & age analysis Required Qualifications / Experience Brand management or marketing communications diploma or degree or equivalent 2 year experience in a similar role within a PR environment