Advertising Account Manager | GMASCO Dubai, UAE

About the Business :
GMASCO(www.gmasco.com) enjoys an enviable reputation as the Gulf’s most diverse full service communications, marketing and advertising agency in an industry typified by current decline, over-specialization and lack of integration in other markets. Our Dubai location positions us in a still growing market at the hub of business in the northern hemisphere with a client base operating in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, the Sub Continent and Asia. Our offerings include every aspect of communications, advertising and marketing in traditional and new media formats.

About the Job :
We are currently looking to recruit an Account Manager to work from our Dubai base operations. Reporting to the Accounts Director you will be the day to day contact with key client personnel, delivering an efficient, effective and profitable service. You will proactively manage client and internal relationships and meet key performance goals in respect of account profitability and team management and development.

As Account Manager your primary responsibilities will include, but not be restricted to the following:
Understand GMASCO credentials and familiarization with GMASCO corridor companiesUnderstand, use and explain the GMASCO work processes to clients and their role in the creative processUnderstand the basis of Agency financial management and terms of business for client accounts to ensure management of Agency revenue and profitabilityUnderstand and exploit marketing tools available within the Agency to understand Client’s brands and businessDevelop and maintain a close and productive relationship with key client contacts, acting with integrity at all timesProvide day to day contact with key client contacts and manage the Account Executive team’s involvement with clientsEnsure client requests are developed into internal briefs using specified Agency documentation and procedures, as appropriateUnderstand and manage the creative briefing process, using the relevant internal formsManage client requirement, budget and timescalesManage the creative production schedule and monitor costs on a regular basis to ensure all activity is delivered on time and budgetAssist or present creative concepts to clientWorking with relevant personnel, manage the production process to ensure adherence to timescales, budget and quality standardsDemonstrate a good understanding of studio processesEnsure the appropriate time for the media planning process is built into campaign planningForm a close working relationship with media personnel and ensure their involvement at all relevant stagesManage the maintenance of job numbers and job recordsManage the production of accurate and timely invoices, dealing with any billing or financial query as appropriateMonitor profitability of individual jobs to manage current and future account profitability Assist Account Director in managing assigned staff and developing them for roles of greater responsibilityGive constructive feedback on the performance of assigned staff and identify appropriate training requirementsProactively pursue self development opportunities within the Account GroupAssume joint responsibility with Line Manager for regularly reviewing performance and personal development.

About You: In addition, the ideal candidate should possess the following:
A Bachelor’s / College Degree or Post Graduate Diploma / Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Advertising or Marketing or equivalent.
Preferably have 3 – 4 years or more experience in a well reputed Ad agency
Understand and articulate the basics of advertising and marketing
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Leadership qualities with the ability to drive through complex solutions
Planning, organizing and ability to balance multiple demands
Team player with evidence of building cross business support
Able to demonstrate market awareness and understanding of the challenges of customers and competitors

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