Associate Account Director - Client Servicing - Advertising Firm

Division/Department : Client Servicing

Job Title : Associate Account Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Curate & guide brain storming sessions

- Develop presentations & prepare new designs according to the trends in the industry

- Coordinate & liaise between departments

- Coordinate art files & misc. event requirements

- Understand client needs and provide conceptual inputs to design, creative and production team

- Align client expectations with team deliveries

- Liaise with client and ensure timely approval before production

- Prepare detailed project plans that include all activities and timelines of the project

- Be part of event execution (briefs, planning, communication, artist co-ordination, venue suggestion)

- Regular on-field recci of event location

- Overlook the write up of brief summaries

- Check & guide on checklists & manuals

- Manage & develop cost & P/L 

- Anchor & deliver large format multiple pitches

- Meet & execute billing targets. Ensure timely invoicing and payment collection

- Research on trends, whats new, ideas & technology that give us an edge

- Directly accountable for a project / concept that comes out of Showtime

- Monitor competition and devise effective counter strategies

- Quickly scrutinize environments to identify and prioritize needs/risks and develop solutions

- Manage tasks including manpower planning, monitoring & controlling vendors

- Conduct regular research on existing and prospective clients for an in depth analysis of their businesses and associated needs. Identify and develop new streams for revenue growth

- Manage / lead multiple projects & client portfolios

- Organize workshops for team members

- Develop formats & systems & ensure they are followed

- Self-development in & out of the event space