Account Director

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Account DirectorReference: MAY20250182 Expiry date: 08:49, Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Competitive
Job Purpose? As the client's Account Director, this role will create long-term, trusting relationships with our key customer and to oversee all activities related to the sourcing, management and reporting of all categories identified within the scope of services for LINK.
To oversee, manage and take ownership of the relationship centrally and in key markets delivering a range of promotional item / gift projects for the clients.
These will show best in class innovation, creativity and project delivery for our customer.
Ensure we are seen as the preferred partner for all POS, promotional and print materials
Key Administrative Responsibilities Ensure invoicing in timely mannerMonitor, manage and track client Region Age DebtKey Direct Responsibilities Oversee all transactions to ensure they are managed, controlled, checked and delivered to the highest standardsOwn the commercial performance of the account and ensure that forecasting and financial reporting is submitted accurately and on time.Ensure customer service is a priority.
Identify and resolve all issuesSupport MI reporting and QBR'sBased on customer briefs initiate all product development and source new concepts in collaboration with the Operations team.Maintaining and updating database of local suppliers and managing the relationshipsOversee the team and ensure they process all orders and invoicesWork with the team and produce accurate customer quotations and ensure quality samples and artwork for proposals.Manage SLA's and KPI's set and ensure that there is regular communication regarding order status to all departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.Provide innovation as it pertains to your clients.Constantly seek growth outside of contractual areasTeam leadership , management and succession planningSoft Skills Required: Client Relationship Management
Problem-Solving
Hard Skills Required: Budget Management
Local Market Knowledge
Data Analysis and Reporting
Admin / Commercial Ratio: 50% Commercial : 50% Admin
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