PR Group Account Director
at Clockwork Digital
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 02 Feb, 2025 | Not Specified | 03 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Teams,Crisis Management,Leadership,Presentation Skills,Positive Work Environment,Budget Oversight | No | No |
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Description:
Clockwork is seeking an experienced Public Relations Group Account Director (GAD) to lead and drive strategy for a portfolio of clients over various sectors. The ideal candidate will excel in delivering innovative PR solutions, managing teams, and ensuring top-tier client service.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Strong PR background over a broad range of brands and sectors. Proven success in leading multiple accounts and growing portfolios.
- Leadership: Skilled in managing and mentoring teams, creating a high-performing, positive work environment.
- Project & Financial Management: Proficient in project management tools and budget oversight. Ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.
- Crisis Management: Experienced in handling crises and providing strategic advice to protect client reputations.
- Media Relations: Established media contacts over various sectors. Able to transfer relationships to teams and keep strategies relevant.
- Communication & Presentation: Strong communication and presentation skills, representing Clockwork professionally.
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Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide clear strategic direction, ensuring accounts meet goals and align with agency objectives.
- Client & Team Oversight: Lead client accounts, handling high-level escalations. Mentor Account Directors, Senior Account Managers, and Account Executives to achieve exceptional results.
- Project & Crisis Management: Oversee campaign execution, budgets, and timelines. Lead crisis management, offering expert guidance during critical moments.
- Business Development & Media Relations: Drive growth within existing accounts and support new business acquisition. Build and maintain media relationships to benefit clients and the agency.
- Performance Accountability: Ensure client satisfaction, financial management, and consistent achievement of KPIs.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Accounting
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Accounts Management
Graduate
Proficient
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa