EXP, Account/Operations Manager

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
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