Senior Agency Account Manager

First things first.
We know experienced s enior account managers are like finding a needle in a haystack.
Why?
Because we know the value of a voice we can trust in the face of our customers to drive true opportunities.  It is also the reason why we are only looking for the experienced, and those who understand the value and true responsibility of their role to clients and agency.
So if you have been in the industry for more than 5 to 7 years, and looking for a new home where you can make a difference as Snr Account Manager on leading accounts, there is only one thing to do - Be brave. Be Bold, and Never Settle.
Quick facts you need to know about LKDA – The Brave Agency.
We are a strategic design and advertising agency, based in Pretoria.
Yes Pretoors! No big traffic jams and no big egos to deal with.
We’ve been crushing it for 22 years in the B2B, B2C and FMCG sectors and growing +-25% per year.
We are not owned by any one or any group and drive our own ambitions and rules.
Our clients range from ambitious one-man-bands to international brands
This is not a school, it’s a 25-30 people driven agency where everyone is a key resource to do the work.
We don’t like to be labelled or placed in a box but transform brands and businesses whatever it takes.
Our customers do not dictate what we must do - they trust we offer the best creative solution and approach to reach their goals.
Now that we your attention, let's get to what will really excite us!
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LKDA is looking for an experienced senior account manager to join the Client Service team on key existing and new TTL accounts.
It is expected that the candidate has sound knowledge and experience in Strategic Marketing principles to drive projects with clients and support agency teams.
Client service/account management: daily account responsibilities
Key representative and liaison between agency and new + existing clients on senior level
Meeting with clients to evaluate and identify requirements based on objectives/goals and strategy
Ability to develop and prepare accurate, in depth briefs with expected outcomes based on identified objectives
Alignment and planning with Creative director and Strategist on Account Requirements
Full ownership (Hands-on) and management of all client related projects and briefs
Clear understanding of requirements (Job to be done) to manage next steps within agency teams and expectations from client
Preparing and presenting Cost Estimates based on scope of project and deliverables (Internally and to Client)
Manage and compile accurate and detailed weekly status re