Brand Manager at Oaklands & Johnson Limited

Oaklands and Johnson Limited - A world class 360 degree marketing communications company, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:Job Description The brand/ Client Service Manager is responsible for managing clients. He/ She will also be responsible for organising promotional, business and social events. He/ she must understand the clients' needs and objectives and liaise closely with them throughout campaigns, often on a daily basis. He/ She will ensure that advertising projects are completed on time and on budget. He/she will be involved in new business development. The role can involve handling multiple accounts and the hours can be long in a competitive environment. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for building clientele base of the organisation by developing new businesses Acquire marketing communication and other related briefs from clients Prepare reports from meetings Monitor progress of briefs and projects internally Prepare strategy documents, proposals, media plans and budgets for clients Participate in brand strategy discussions Engage in proactive thoughts and generate new ideas for client's brands. Participate in developing & executing annual client target setting & strategy review. Provide timely follow up on all advertising inquiries Manage both existing and new accounts with the same degree of professionalism Develop and enhance business relationships fostering existing and new business Present thoughts on creative outputs and thereafter discussing the same with internal team Relationship management. Develop contact reports of meetings with client and despatch same promptly Prepare weekly reports of clients and vendors transactions with agency Attend meetings whenever required Liaise with all internal departments, approved Vendors and service providers to ensure smooth flow of all assigned projects. Any other duty as may be assigned Requirements (Skills & Qualifications) Minimum of 5 years' experience in the required field Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, and power point Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn Budget- management Problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure Project management Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business results Positive attitude and professional manner in all interactions; commitment to continuous learning and professional development Good listening and presentation skills Must be presentable and well groomed