Account Executive

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Account Executive

Location: Durban, South Africa (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

About the role: 

Working in partnership with our client, the Account Executive will work within one of our client services team, assisting and project managing relevant client campaigns. Responsible for managing and growing relationships with our clients, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of assigned client accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital marketing and be able to effectively communicate with clients to understand their needs and goals.

What you will be doing: 

• Manage the client relationship on your primary account allocation


• Write up creative briefs for the creative and social team


• Raise cost estimates


• Project management


• Share knowledge, trends and category insights with client and agency teams on your accounts and projects


• Respond to requests for new project initiatives


• Work closely with other Account Managers on allocated projects, including managing and growing the client and agency relationships


• Traffic control on workload and create daily production schedules for designers, copywriters and animators

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative.


• Approachable, outgoing, and diplomatic.


• A clear communicator, in person and writing.


• Highly organised and flexible.


• Comfortable working as part of a team.


• A personable and professional character that will allow you to build client rapport


• You must have strong communication and project management skills


• Knowledge of digital marketing across social media advertising


• You must have a strong attention to detail and ability to multitask


• Ability to work well in a team environment

Req ID: 16756

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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.