Meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements
Working with agency colleagues to devise projects that meets the client's brief and budget
Presenting alongside agency colleagues particularly the account manager the projects ideas and budget to the client.
Working with the account manager to brief media creative and research staff and assisting with the formulation of marketing strategies.
Liaising with and acting as the link between the client and agency by maintaining regular contact with both ensuring that communication flows effectively.
Negotiating with clients and agency staff about the details of projects.
Presenting creative work to clients for approval or modification
Handling budgets managing projects costs and invoicing clients
writing client reports.
Monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns PR campaigns and events business.
Undertaking administration tasks.
Arranging and attending meetings.
Making 'pitches' along with other agency staff to try to win new business for the agency.
Skills
Good spoken and written communication skills.
Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Confidence tact and a persuasive manner.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Good people skills.
The ability to lead and motivate a team.
A willingness to work long hours often under pressure.
A professional manner.
Good business sense and the ability to work to budgets.
Education
Advertising Marketing Communication Business