Junior Account Manager at Ogilvy MENA

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Creative Briefing, Financial Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Agile Environment, Communication, Presentation Skills, Trust Building, Budget Management, Market Trends Analysis, Invoicing, Planning Procedures

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

ABOUT OGILVY SOCIAL.LAB Ogilvy Social.Lab (OSL) is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Brussels’ WPP Campus. As part of the international Ogilvy network, our operations span four continents with over 15 nationalities on the 120-strong team working in our offices – our mindset is borderless. We proudly collaborate with prominent international and regional clients, including Unilever, Absolut, Mondelez, Ford, IKEA, Vans, EU and Belgian institutions, fuelling their success internationally. Entrepreneurship pulses through our veins, embodying our name with a "lab” mentality. We constantly innovate and experiment, staying in sync with the ever-evolving digital media landscape we specialize in. ROLE We’re looking for a driven Junior Account Manager to nurture and develop one of our most loved and established regional and international brands. Under the supervision of a Business Director, you lead your clients’ projects and are responsible for their daily management. You coordinate various 360 and social projects from briefing to delivery, including budget follow-up and planning. You ensure that the creative team/traffic manager/production manager/media are aligned throughout a project to meet deadlines and coordinate workflow. You are responsible for overcoming any difficulties and finding solutions during the project while keeping your Group Account Director and team informed throughout. You build strong relationships and foster good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency to bring great ideas and creative work to life RESPONSIBILITIES Client You have a thorough understanding of the client’s business and the major trends shaping their market(s). You are the client’s main point of contact. You build relationships with clients based on trust and mutual understanding. Creative/Strategy You are the creative team’s main contact, providing direction on creative briefs, generating enthusiasm, and earning their trust. You master a range of presentation techniques to inspire the client and sell creative work. Finance You manage the agency’s billing system and are responsible for invoicing, and issuing POs, etc. You have an understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients. You keep a clear overview of all income, costs, and expenses and track media spent (if any). Administration You have a thorough working knowledge of all agency systems: plan briefings, reviews, follow planning procedures, etc. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring work is produced efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will work in close collaboration with your Business Director, who will set in place a structured way of working. PROFILE You have more than 4 years of experience, with deep expertise in 360, digital & direct marketing. Native or equivalent level of Dutch and French. Master of English. Comfortable in growing client relationships and business. Skillful project management – expert in scoping and delivering projects on time and on budget. Enthusiastic team player. Curious and keen to grow & learn. Flexible and open to working in an agile environment. Hands-on. OFFER Full-time opportunity in an ever-growing, trendsetting advertising agency based in the greenest building in Brussels - the new WPP Campus. Work alongside a team of diverse and people-focused individuals, on impactful projects and with an array of local, regional, and global clients. We are committed to keeping our environmental footprint low and ensuring that our work is ethical. We thrive on transparency - Our words and promises produce actions. Attractive package and benefits. Strong flexibility plan. Continuous training opportunities. As an Ogilvy Social.Lab employee, you will be provided with continuous opportunities to grow through training and career conversations while doing strong work that works.

Responsibilities

The Junior Account Manager is responsible for managing client projects, ensuring alignment among teams, and overcoming challenges during project execution. They serve as the main point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring project delivery on time and within budget.