Leo Burnett | Account Manager (Freelancer Fulltime)

• Be able to develop a brief for creative execution or production based on a good understanding and interpretation of Client needs.
• Provide relevant market information and other facts necessary to address briefs.
• Organize and participate in brainstorming, make effective notes to capture ideas.
• Coordinate with various internal departments to keep everyone involved in processes and on schedule.
• Undertake the development necessary for each concept as briefed e.g., sourcing/contacting third parties/obtaining quotations/briefing internal and external facilities - normally under the supervision of senior account leaders.
• Prepare material for Client e.g., collation of samples/visuals, costs, etc. for discussion with line managers.
• Prepare of comprehensive budgets and timing plans from the start of the project
• Develop a critical eye for material produced by account team/creative ensuring it is free of errors and omissions.
• Ensure regular communication of project status with line managers.
• Execute, support and monitor project, to ensure sure smooth and flawless processes during projects.
• Establish and maintain an up-to-date filing system that can be easily accessed by any other team member.
• Manage of a library of competitive information, related knowledge to the business and accessing/providing this information as required to the team, local or global Clients or Agency
• Coordinate, composition and verbal briefing of internal and external resources as required e.g., creative, production, third party specialists, etc.
• Prepare weekly WIP (Work in Process) reports as required and other documents/materials for internal and external meetings, on-time and free of errors.
• Produce accurate contact reports following any contact with Client – provide Clients contact reports within 24 hours of meetings. These may be actions listed in an email; to be evaluated and approved by your line manager on the basis of the profile of the meeting/level of contact prior to circulating same
• Provide Client and Team with feedback on projects on a daily/ “need-to-know” basis.
• Provide updates on budgets and help Managers ensure timing plans are fully up to date.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each process involved in a project and execute action required as needed.
• Ensure that all materials reach markets on time and in the most cost-efficient way.
• Coordinate composing, editing and proofreading high-quality communications materials including proposal, briefing documents, pitch letters, internal memos, fact sheets client correspondence or press releases.
• Coordinate offline activities/events and arrange logistics for relevant parties.
• Assist line manager in building and nurturing relationship with client and other agency partners
• Ensure all information relating to project management is well and accurately delivered in a timely manner

• Assist line manager in preparing relevant materials, including market information, trends, competitive information as well as Client product information for development of plans or strategies

• Maintain contact with creative team.
• Ensure creative team motivation and working processes.
• Assist creative team with relevant information/materials.

• Training, lead and guide Account Executive
• Always consult with line manager in regard to enquiries by providing own thoughts in terms of solutions. Do not just relay questions to line manager. (We need a problem-solving mindset, not problem seeing).

• At least 1 year as Account Manager handling IMC Campaigns and working experience in Beverage industry or male consumer products is a bonus.
• At least 3-year working experience in advertising, account management.
• Educational Background: bachelor’s degree with a major in marketing, communications, advertisement, media, digital, public relations, etc.
• Fluent at English (both writing & speaking).
• Detail-oriented, well organized to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Bold, passionate with an appetite for producing good work
• Work well under pressure with can-do, solution-driven attitude
• High sense of resilience
• An open-minded, proactive & teamwork mindset to grow
• High sense of ownership, responsibility and commitment when receiving tasks/requests.
• Ability to put your own thoughts into short & concreate writing/speaking.
• Advanced knowledge of working software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A personable and professional character that will allow you to build client trust

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