Oaklands and Johnson Limited Job for Brand/Client Service Manager

Oaklands and Johnson – A 360 degree marketing communications company is recruiting for the position of a channel development executive on behalf of its client 

Job Title:  Brand/Client Service Manager  
Job Description: 
The brand/ Client Service Manager is responsible for managing clients. He/ She will also be responsible for organising promotional, business and social events. He/ she must understand the clients’ needs and objectives and liaise closely with them throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis. He/ She will ensure that advertising projects are completed on time and on budget. He/she will be involved in new business development. The role can involve handling multiple accounts and the hours can be long in a competitive environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

• Responsible for building clientele base of the organisation by developing new businesses
• Acquire marketing communication and other related briefs from clients
• Prepare reports from meetings
• Monitor progress of briefs and projects internally
• Prepare strategy documents, proposals, media plans and budgets for clients
• Participate in brand strategy discussions
• Develop contact reports of meetings with client and despatch same promptly
• Prepare weekly reports of clients and vendors transactions with agency
• Attend meetings whenever required
• Liaise with all internal departments, approved vendors and service providers to ensure smooth flow of all assigned projects.
• Plan, direct, organize and co-ordinate events and programs
• Manage staff responsible for event co-ordination
• Preparing cost estimates for campaigns
• Booking venues, entertainment, equipment and supplies
• Engage in proactive thoughts and generate new ideas for client’s brands.
• Participate in developing & executing annual client target setting & strategy review.
• Provide timely follow up on all advertising inquiries
• Manage both existing and new accounts with the same degree of professionalism
• Develop and enhance business relationships fostering existing and new business
• Present thoughts on creative outputs and thereafter discussing the same with internal team
• Relationship management.
• Any other duty as may be assigned

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications): 

• 2-3 years experience in the required field
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, and power point
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business results
• Positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Good listening and presentation skills
• Must be presentable and well groomed
• Willingness to learn
• Budget- management
• Problem-soling skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project management

Note: 
Advertising agency and events management experience is an added advantage 

How to Apply
Applicants should send their CVs to careers@oaklandsandjohnson.com on or before Friday, 19th August 201