Junior Account Manager
Remuneration: | R25000 - R28000 per month basic salary |
Benefits: | Medical aid and 30 days leave |
Location: | Cape Town, Newlands |
Education level: | Degree |
Job level: | Junior |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Chelsea Group |
About us
As Chelsea Communications, we specialise in providing digital marketing, communications, and sustainability services within the Chelsea Group. Our clients, including CTG (Committed to Good), impact lives through humanitarian staffing, clean water technology, security, and life support in complex environments. We believe in making a global impact and partnering with companies that share our vision. Most of our clients are B2B, and our culture is grounded in honesty, curiosity, empathy, and ambition.
We are growing our own marketing and communications agency, with a strong focus on sustainability, and are looking for talented people with agency experience to join our team.
The role overview
The junior account manager is a vital member of the operations team, reporting directly to the project manager. This role goes beyond basic communication; it requires a proactive individual who can understand and anticipate client needs, ensuring that all projects align with their objectives. The junior account manager plays a key role in client liaison, manages the status of projects, and briefs the team to set up successful project execution.
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, know how to put clients at ease and have oversight of all projects. They are not just a communicator but also a problem-solver who anticipates challenges and helps to drive projects forward.
Responsibilities
Client liaison
- Collaborate with the project manager to oversee a range of client accounts.
- Maintain clear communication with clients to handle questions, resolve concerns, and provide progress updates.
- Keep track of the status of all projects, ensuring that deadlines are met and that the work produced aligns with the client’s objectives.
- Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, their goals, and how the agency can best support them in achieving those goals.
- Work closely with the operations and content or creative teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with client expectations, helping to flag any potential issues.
- Manage client meetings to gather needs, share updates, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators for client accounts.
- Support the operations team in identifying potential opportunities for improving efficient and cost-effective delivery to clients.
- Translate client needs into clear and actionable briefs for the team, ensuring that all projects are set up for success.
- Honesty: Transparency and integrity matter to us.
- Making a difference: We do work that counts and makes an impact.
- Creativity: We want to inject creativity into everything we do, finding new, interesting ways to make our clients shine.
- Support: We have each other’s backs and thrive on collaboration.
- Positive energy: We are looking for someone who brings enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to their work every day. Your positive energy should inspire both colleagues and clients alike, helping to foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Effective communicator: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey client needs and project requirements to the team.
- Proactive and detail-oriented: Highly organised and proactive, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Client-focused: Deep understanding of client needs and objectives, with the ability to translate these into actionable briefs and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team player: Works well within the operations team and collaborates effectively with all departments to ensure seamless project execution.
- Adaptable and resourceful: Flexible and resourceful, able to adapt to changing client needs and project dynamics while maintaining focus on the end goal.
- Problem solver: Anticipates challenges before they arise and proactively seeks solutions, ensuring smooth project delivery.
- Efficiency and speed: The ideal candidate can handle tasks quickly and accurately, managing multiple priorities without compromising on quality. You should be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently meets deadlines.
- Sustainability-minded: Motivated by the agency’s focus on sustainability, committed to making a positive impact through their work.
- Previous account management or client-facing role: Minimum of two years in an account management or similar role, ideally within a communications, marketing, or digital agency.
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Industry knowledge: Familiarity with digital marketing, communications, or sustainability-focused projects is highly desirable.
- Client engagement: Proven experience managing client relationships, with the ability to communicate confidently with all levels of seniority.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and familiarity with project management software, such as Monday.com (or similar). Knowledge of Mailchimp and WordPress is a bonus.
- Project management skills: Strong organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects, timelines, and client expectations.
- Additional expertise: A further skill connected to the delivery of a marketing agency, such as strong writing capability or digital marketing knowledge, will be considered an advantage but not essential
While we appreciate the flexibility of remote work and understand that life happens, our focus now is on building a strong, cohesive team in person. This role is primarily on-site at our Newlands office.
How to apply
Ready to join us? Send us your resume at culture@ctg.org
Our process includes an initial interview, a task, and a final interview with our creative and communications directors.
Company Description
Chelsea Communications is a Cape Town-based team skilled in communication and B2B marketing. We are building our own agency that is passionate about working with brands who believe in the power of sustainability and are making an impact in challenging places.Posted on 09 Sep 09:23, Closing date 7 Nov
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