EXP, Account/Operations Manager
| Remuneration: | – R45000 negotiable cost-to-company |
| Benefits: | Provident fund, medical aid, business related allowances |
| Location: | Johannesburg, Fourways |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Education level: | Matric |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Travel requirement: | Often |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #EXPAOM |
| Company: | EXP |
Job description
EXP, part of the Group Africa Marketing group of agencies, is looking for an Account & Operations Manager to join the sponsorship team working on a key client account. The position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of sponsorship properties managing projects, events and activations. A passion will football would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage projects on a daily basis, delivering an efficient and effective service to clients which is profitable to the Agency. A willing and enthusiastic attitude, the ability to be proactive, make a plan while considering the budget, get things done in the best interests of the client and the agency and a nature that thrives in a pressured, high-performing environment are key factors for the successful candidate.
Please note the following:
- If you have not been contacted by 8 July 2022 please consider your application to be unsuccessful
- Applications for this position will close on 8 July 2022
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
- Please limit all contact to email correspondence only
- We do not confirm receipt of applications telephonically
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To maintain standards of pre- and post-production and execution of projects to the high standards that the client expects
- Constant liaison with client service, regarding product related information and operational changes
- To have full understanding of clients business, and keep up to date with clients’ marketplace and competitors
- To deal with and sign off all client issues regarding execution in the field
- To be an innovative and pro-active manager, and to execute in the most efficient and cost effective methods
- To prepare an accurate Cost Estimate that will be approved by Manager and Finance dept
- Prepare an accurate Operations Budget that will be signed off by Manager and that will ensure that margins are achieved without compromising quality
- To develop a comprehensive Operations Manual
- To appoint competent managers or co-ordinators and project teams that will execute the project
- To understand fully the client brief and to ensure the execution of the project is in line with this brief
- To know the financial status of projects at all times
Requirements
- Minimum seven years’ experience in operations/project/event management at senior level
- A background in football sponsorship and a passion for football would be an advantage
- Excellent skills at a senior level
- Agency and sponsorship experience
- Proven finance and budgeting experience, producing and managing large value budgets
- Good management skills
- Excellent client and stakeholder relationship building skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to prioritise, able to work on multiple projects and clients simultaneously
- Work well under pressure
- Ability to work long hours, weekends and travel frequently
- Must have a valid drivers license and own vehicle
- Health and safety experience, JOC, event risk management experience
- Open and friendly personality
- Detail oriented, deadline-driven, take pride in your work
Posted on 25 May 15:47, Closing date 24 Jul
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Teresa
teresag@gam.network
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