What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Account Director position at VML South Africa?
We are searching for a driven and experienced Assistant Account Director to cultivate client partnerships and contribute to account growth. This role requires a solid understanding of the healthcare industry, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building strong client relationships. If you are a resourceful problem-solver with a proven agency track record in client engagement, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
Participate in developing and executing Client Engagement Plans for long-term account success.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the client's business, industry, and competitive landscape.
Support the execution and measurement of strategic plans, contributing to thought leadership and MIP initiatives.
Provide oversight and guidance on current work while actively seeking new opportunities.
Build and nurture client relationships at both daily and senior levels.
Participate actively in client meetings (presentations, briefings, strategy sessions, etc.).
Supervise and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development.
Manage financial aspects of accounts, including monthly billing, forecasting, and client communication.
Regularly update and collaborate with the Account Director on business status and escalate issues as needed.
Contribute to strategic efforts across multi-channel engagements.
Who You Are
A strategic and client-focused individual with a passion for building strong partnerships.
A resourceful and proactive problem-solver, adept at navigating complex situations.
A confident and articulate communicator, both written and verbal.
A collaborative team player, skilled at inspiring and motivating others.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring operational excellence.
What You'll Need
5-7 years of agency experience (or comparable) in marketing, advertising, communications, or science / medicine, preferably with Pharma experience.
Solid understanding of health communications and associated processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to partner with and manage client contacts.
Experience in supervising and training junior staff.
Working proficiency in Spanish (this includes the ability to read, speak, and write).
What we offer :
Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | We offer full-time hires a full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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