Careers

PERSONAL TRAITS:
The account manager needs to be:

• Mature and level-headed
• A strategic thinker
• Thorough, with attention to detail
• Adaptable
• Confident
• Diligent
• Personable, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• This position is suited to an individual who is an independent worker

The successful candidate should have:

• 3-5 years experience working in an integrated brand/communications agency in a client services and strategic position
•  Appropriate qualification in strategic communications, branding and marketing or public relations
• Client account management experience, that involves implementation of approved strategy and the day-to-day management of client relationships. This includes weekly meetings, briefing to media buying, digital, PR and creative collages; compilation of all reporting (status, monthly, quarterly) and brainstorming as required
• The candidate must feel confident enough to drive each account they work on, under the guidance of the Strategic Director
• Experience in strategy development would be beneficial
• Full understanding of above-, below- and through-the-line communications activities is a requirement
• Experience in compiling and making presentations is a requirement
• Understanding of communications measurement tools would be advantageous
• A thorough understanding of all media platforms, and the full work-flow processes for communications tools and platforms

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

IBS offers the flexibility of a hybrid working environment which is primarily remote (work from home), with face-to-face meetings with colleagues and clients as required. The working hours are fluid, and will require some evening and weekend work, especially when Client campaigns are active at the same time. The environment is fast-paced and the successful candidate must be able to plug in seamlessly.

There may be a periodic need to travel for work.
The account manager should have their own laptop computer with a reliable wifi connection; and their own cellphone. While a vehicle is not a must, the account manager will need to be able to
get to/from meetings on time as may be required.

REMUNERATION:
The company is prepared to offer remuneration that is market-related and commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are required to submit their CV / Resume, copies of qualifications, and a 1-page motivation of suitability for the position to the following email address: tinyiko@interactivebs.co.za

Deadline for application is 5pm on Friday 9 June 2023. No applications received beyond this time will be entertained. Any applications that are not accompanied by the 1-page motivation will not be considered. Candidates who are invited for an interview, and who are shortlisted will need to undergo some written assessments to ascertain skills level and suitability for the nature of work required.