Account Manager, Egypt

Snr. Account Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Snr. Account Manager to join our media company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic campaigns, managing client accounts, maintaining strong relationships with media contacts, and implementing media outreach, social media strategies, and marketing communications as part of a larger strategic plan. They oversee a talent team of Account Executives and collaborate with senior leadership to develop effective strategies and work closely with strategic partners to manage projects effectively.

Ideal candidates for this role should possess strong accounts management, a proven track record of successful media pitching, and experience in managing social media campaigns for businesses. Building and maintaining media relationships is key, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and provide valuable input to enhance strategies and processes in line with client requirements.

A Senior Account Manager duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Act as the primary liaison between the Augustus Media and clients, managing relationships and ensuring clear communication.
2. Develop and execute media strategies that align with clients' goals, including campaign planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.
3. Manage multiple client accounts, providing regular updates, reports, and insights on campaign performance.
4. Collaborate with internal teams including creative, social media, digital, and data analytics to deliver high-quality media solutions.
5. Negotiate contracts and manage budgets to maximize campaign efficiency and profitability.
6. Monitor industry trends and stay up-to-date with new media strategies and tools, advising clients on best practices.
7. Identify opportunities for upselling and expanding client services to drive business growth.
8. Ensure that all campaigns are delivered on time and meet client expectations and KPIs.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in a creative agency, with a focus on major accounts, PR, media relations, or account management (agency background preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in PR, marketing, communications or related field.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of social media tools and networks, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Highly punctual and deadline driven.
• Willingness to participate in industry associations; take a proactive role in professional development.
• Driven to grow and seek out learning opportunities.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

About Augustus:

The consumption of media is ever present, yet the mediums and the means are ever evolving. We are a 'New Media' company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our vision is to establish and maintain a 'New Order' of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do.

Augustus is a Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment. Our mission is to be the 'New Media' company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.

Values:

We understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identified three that sit right at our core.

• Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.

• Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.

• Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in how we think, operate and how we act.