Advertising Account Manager | Kree8it Kuwait

An account manager has full responsibility for a number of accounts and is responsible for sourcing new prospects and transforming them into customers. The account manager acts as a link between their client and the company. They have responsibility for the project management of their clients’ campaigns and deal with the day-to-day work, ensuring it is produced on time and on budget.

Typical work activities:
- Managing a portfolio of accounts;
- Discussing the products, services and requirements of each particular client;
- Setting up meetings with clients and other company staff;
- Delegating work to other members of the team;
- Briefing media, creative and research staff, and formulating marketing strategies;
- Liaising with, and acting as the link between, the client and company by maintaining regular contact with both, ensuring that communication flows effectively;
- Overseeing the status of campaigns;
- Negotiating with clients and company staff about the details of the project;
- Presenting project plans to clients for approval or modification;
- Meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks;
- Handling budgets and managing project costs;
- Writing reports, keeping records and financial details;
- Helping to secure new business;
- Undertaking administrative tasks;
- Handling the profitability of accounts;
- Gaining, maintaining familiarity with and keeping up with changes in the nature of clients’ products, business culture and competition;
- Typical work activities revolve around the running of all services items.

Entry requirements:
Although this area of work is open to all graduates, a degree in the following subjects may improve your chances:
Advertising; Marketing; Communications; Business/management, Computer Science, MIS, Digital discipline.

Potential candidates will need to show evidence of the following:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skills;
- A proactive and highly organized approach with an ability to motivate, persuade and deal with a broad range of people, from creative to clients;
- A real passion for everything digital
- The ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly whilst paying attention to detail;
- Resilience, to enable you to deal with problems and constructive criticism;
- Commercial awareness;
- A willingness to learn;
- Good analytical skills.

To apply please contact [email protected]