Job description
Awarding winning agency is seeking Account Executive. To work daily on a large account, with an account manager. She/he should have project management, budgeting, counselling, programme, people management and emerging business development skills.
Manages client expectations with the PR environment.
Is client's primary day-to-day contact on projects, or for smaller accounts, is the contact for the full account and has client's respect, trust and confidence.

Requirements
Has full understanding of public relations
Develops and drafts communication programmes based on team input.
Understands business trends for industry segment/products.
Develops his / her editing skills so that he / she becomes capable of directing the written materials of others.
Efficiently and effectively plans and manages events (e.g., press conferences, media tours, analyst meetings, advocate briefings, etc.)
Has established a circle of industry editorial, investment community, professional and/or third-party group contacts.
Has strong presentation skills and plays an increasingly active role in new business and client presentations.

Personal Skills/Attributes
Must have public relations experience in an advertising environment.

Contact details
Jacinta Sequeira
Ogilvy Public Relations
27 11 709 6955
jacinta.sequeira@ogilvy.co.za