about memac ogilvvy
Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa.
It is part of the formidable worldwide Ogilvy network. It's the only truly integrated comms network - with Brand & Advertising, a deep PR & Influence, Social Media Performance and Customer Engagement & Digital capability under one P&L and the single leadership of Patou Nuytemans, the CEO of MENA.
Memac Ogilvy is about Making Brands Matter. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions - we are not just a traditional advertising agency anymore - with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery through our passionate and committed individuals.
Memac Ogilvy has had a formidable couple of years with proven revenue and profit growth, winning multiple pitches in the region including prestigious assignments such at being appointed as the Global Creative and PR agency for Expo2020 Dubai. The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 600 staff members.
what we are looking for
The Senior Account Manager will be running mid-size accounts, providing insights-driven campaigns, strengthening client & partner agency relationships, collaborating with cross-departmental teams, while managing a team.
The individual should understand the power of digital and social media and can think creatively to solve problems. The candidate requires a forward-thinking ability to identify digital and social trends and put these into practice for our clients.
The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit to client work and develops new, creative solutions to transform their clients' digital practices with passion in a fast-paced environment.
what to do
To be responsible for the smooth running of key accounts and the production of its advertising & communications
- To build strong relationships and foster good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency team
- To play a pivotal role in the development of advertising and creative strategies
- To show leadership and drive in thinking of innovative solutions to business/strategic problems and in merchandising the Agency's services (particularly Brand Stewardship)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
xc2xb7 To be ultimately responsible for ensuring work is produced on time and within budget
xc2xb7 To assist other departments with forward planning on future projects
xc2xb7 To have a thorough working knowledge of all agency systems
xc2xb7 To have a thorough understanding of the client's business and the major factor/s trends shaping their market(s)
xc2xb7 To be the client's port of call for all administrative issues
xc2xb7 To be the agency team's first port of call for all questions relating to client issues
xc2xb7 To build relationships with clients based upon trust/mutual understanding
xc2xb7 To foresee any client issues/questions or internal resourcing issues before they arise.
xc2xb7 To be the creative teams' main day to day contact, providing direction on creative briefs and generating enthusiasm/trust from the team with which they work
xc2xb7 To be a sound judge of creative work and is able to coherently argue the case, for work being on or off brief
xc2xb7 To oversee the production of all campaigns produced
xc2xb7 Should master a range of presentation techniques and considers the most appropriate and inspiring way to sell each piece of work
xc2xb7 Should keep abreast of the latest and best creative work across the industry
xc2xb7 To Manage the agency's billing system, helping the AE/ SAE to overcome any problems that may arise
xc2xb7 To help to improve profitability by thinking of ways to cut down on costs incurred running the accounts
xc2xb7 To ensure the agency responds to any financial queries within 48 hours
xc2xb7 To overcome any difficulties in getting creative work out on time
xc2xb7 Should have a solid knowledge of all TV/Print production issues such that, if necessary, cost saving solutions can be proposed
xc2xb7 To ensure that creative team/traffic manager/production manager/media are all on the same wavelength throughout a project and are aware of each other's deadlines
xc2xb7 Should have a deep understanding of consumer motivations/behaviour patterns in the marketplace
xc2xb7 To help the Account Director and Planner to develop a rigorous and insightful advertising strategy
xc2xb7 Should have the ability to contribute to well thought out, single-minded, inspiring creative briefs. This is a joint responsibility with the Account Planner and Account Director
xc2xb7 To make an active contribution to the promotion of Brand Stewardship amongst clients
xc2xb7 To work closely with the team to produce inspiring strategies that provide a showcase for the agency's creative work, whilst delivering against specified coverage/frequency targets
xc2xb7 To ensure the whole media team is regularly appraised of the status of all ongoing projects
xc2xb7 To delegate effectively and appropriately to their reports/other departments/ their Account Director
xc2xb7 Regular client contact - call before called
xc2xb7 Successful relationships with Client middle management
xc2xb7 Creation and Management of project timelines
xc2xb7 Writing simple briefs on communication projects
xc2xb7 Assisting Account Director in briefing creative
xc2xb7 Managing Internal Creative presentation sessions
xc2xb7 Ongoing direction for creative and managing creative enthusiasm
xc2xb7 360 process management
xc2xb7 Estimate generation & Invoice management
xc2xb7 Profitability improvement through estimate and invoice management
xc2xb7 Monthly brand updates for Sr. Management
xc2xb7 Career management of juniors - Appraisals
xc2xb7 Generating and presenting category environment reviews
xc2xb7 Monthly interpretation of sales and distribution information
xc2xb7 Managing fortnightly meetings with media agency
xc2xb7 Demonstration of clear TTL communications knowledge through cross channel recommendations
xc2xb7 Innovative solutions on client management and associated tasks - 4 year
QUALIFICATIONS:
xc2xb7 A Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of experience working within the advertising agency world
xc2xb7 Proven experience in the automotive industry, managing client accounts, media relations, and strategic communications campaigns
xc2xb7 Stellar written and presentation communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior brand managers and partner agencies.
xc2xb7 An understanding of a brand marketing mix, ensuring that social & digital strategies integrate and amplify more traditional channels.
xc2xb7 Years of hands-on experience managing & mentoring teams, including direct reports as well as cross-functional teammates.
xc2xb7 A glass-half-full outlook that contributes to an already ridiculously-strong company culture, and healthy business.