senior Account Manager - philippinesogilvy

About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
The Senior Account Manager/Program Manager is mainly to provide key internal support to relevant client related activity. Working closely with AAD/AD, he or she will ensure strategy and creative output in a timely manner; assist in cost estimation, creative briefing and campaign management/analysis.
What You'll Do
Client Management
Establish requirements of brief and work with AAD/AD to develop creative brief
Effectively delegate specific tasks based on brief requirements
Assist in the co-ordination, writing and verbal briefing of internal and external resources as required e.g. creative, production, third party specialists, etc.
Co-ordinate creative and project management aspects of Agency's response to client brief
Evaluate responses in terms of quality and likely revenue
Obtain feedback from Client
Project implementation and monitor plan progress
Prepare weekly WIP (Work In Process) reports as required and other documents/materials for internal and external meetings
Produce accurate contact reports following any contact with client - provide Clients contact reports within 24 hours of meetings.
Provide Client and Team with feedback on projects on a daily/ "need-to-know" basis
Provide updates on budgets and help Managers ensure timing plans are fully up to date
Develop a thorough understanding of each process involved in a project and execute actions required as they arise
Ensure that all materials get to market on time and in the most cost-effective way
Ensure provision of client services are of a quality consistent with Agency standards, as judged by AD/BD
Support line manager with client's PO, contract, and internal financial process
Write, edit and proofread high-quality communications materials including tweets, blog content, briefing documents, pitch letters, internal memos, fact sheets and client correspondence or press releases
Leverage existing stakeholder relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry
Assist all offline activities/events and arrange logistics for relevant parties
Strategy
Assist line managers in preparing relevant materials, including market information, trends, competitive information as well as Client product information for development of plans or strategies
Understand the basic structures of strategy planning.
Demonstrate analytical thinking when approaching assignments and providing recommendations
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and social platforms and demonstrate understanding of how they can be integrated into communications programs
For certain clients, assist in developing media relations strategies, seeking placements in print, broadcast and online media
Creative Leadership
Maintain contact with creative team
Ensure creative team with motivation and working processes
Assist creative team with relevant information/materials
Leadership & People Management
Always consult with line manager in regards to enquiries by providing own thoughts in terms of solutions. Do not just relay questions to line manager
Set up a development program to enable an account executive to reach minimum job standards within agreed upon period
Ensure all subordinates complete company induction program
Become the focal point of client contact as judged by the client
Abide by the WPP code of business conduct.
What You'll Need
Educational Background: Bachelor Degree with a major in marketing, communications, advertisement, media, digital, public relations, etc.
2+ years of experience in communications or related field; industry experience preferred
Professional writing skills, strong presentation capabilities (proven media relations skills)
An independent worker that works well on a team and can be proactive and a self-starter
Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a quick learner
Advanced knowledge of working software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
How We'll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
Ogilvy

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time