Job description
The Hardy Boys is a Durban based but regionally active Brand-Centric, channel neutral, multi-disciplinary creative consultancy. Its purpose is to Find Answers to Brand and Client problems or opportunities using strategic, creative and campaign management capabilities.

The company is searching for a dynamic Senior Account Manager or Account Director to lead a highly capable team responsible for several market-leading FMCG Brands. Primary responsibility will be for ensuring the quality of the Agency's strategic and creative product, and for inspiring high standards in other team members.

The company partners with its Clients in building their Brands, and the Account Director is responsible for developing and managing this relationship.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED
- Minimum five years Advertising Agency experience in an Account Management role
- Post-graduate degree or National Diploma, majoring in communication, marketing, advertising or other related Business Sciences
- Financial and budget control ability
- Marketing knowledge and experience
- Outstanding people management skills
- Committed team leader
- Intellectual depth
- Excellent english written/verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong service orientation
- Integrity, energy and creativity

Please motivate your application with an appropriate covering letter, without which your application will not be considered. Should you not hear from the company within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact details
Careers
The Hardy Boys
031 533 9000
careers@hardyboys.co.za