Junior Account Executive

Submitted by Kellen Rodney on Thu, 2012-09-27 10:24

The account executive's role within Cerebra is to assist the account managers in their day-to-day management of accounts/clients.

Job objectives: 

The account executive sits at an entry level position within the client teams, but this must be seen as a starting block for growth into an account manager role, where a lot of learning and training is still required, yet the individual, at this point, should be a capable communication professional able to handle a broad variety of tasks with increasing independence and sound judgement. Basic social media and public relations knowledge and experience is a must for this position.

Duties: 

Persons in this category hold responsibility for specific assignments that typically are components of larger projects.

Key aspects of role/duties:

  • to perform day-to-day account work, which may include: drafting a wide range of written materials, co-ordinating meetings and events, maintaining client contacts, managing projects briefed by account managers
  • to prepare preliminary documentation i.e. client memos, background information, as well as daily updates on the client status reports – in time to assist with client briefing documents i.e. briefs to writers
  • to familiarise oneself with the relevant clients' communications plans, whilst tracking client business with such plans
  • to facilitate and manage client reporting
  • to act as a liaison between client, outside suppliers and, as appropriate, other internal and external audiences
  • to facilitate client events
  • to assist team members at events i.e. managing registration tables, assisting with name labels and compiling of press packs
  • to pursue opportunities for enhancing involvement and contributions to the accounts, team and company
  • to also assist other account managers where needed, even if these are not direct clients
Minimum requirements: 

Requirements:

  • to attend all internal meetings i.e. coaching sessions, internal training sessions and weekly status meetings
  • attention to detail in all outgoing communication
  • a positive and professional attitude towards the media, clients and work
  • continually seeks new ways to learn and improve
  • to be a valuable member of the Cerebra team and represent the company at high level

Please email your CV and motivation for the position to