Senior Account Executive at Willers Solutions Limited

Willers Solutions Limited – Our client, a reputable firm is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Senior Account Executives plan and execute client activities in a timely and proactive manner under the supervision of an Assistant Manager or a higher-level supervisor.
Senior Account Executives play an active role in coordinating and implementing daily account activities on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day agency efforts on behalf of the client, occasionally taking an active role in programme development and consistently playing an active role in the development of media materials.
Maintain regular contact with clients to accommodate and better anticipate their needs; respond to their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of materials including media materials, byline articles, speeches, client correspondence and reports.
Develop and write media releases, fact sheet, and photo captions.
Implement media events, press conferences/briefing, media tours, etc. and develop editorial/media contacts.
Assist with research for new business opportunities and client presentations.
Initiate and maintain a variety of status files including conference reports, contracts, job starts, production estimates, competitive activity and job status reports.
Monitor internal status of jobs and due dates; advise senior team members of developments; verify billing accuracy.
Facilitate and coordinate various project elements; prioritize and manage high volume of detail work.
Research and pitch ideas to target media.
Demonstrate a team player attitude by being flexible and responsible; be a self-starter.
Continuously strive to increase knowledge of company policies and procedures as well as client business.

Requirements

Skills:

Strong writing skills
Strong listening skills
Strong verbal communications skills in addition to business presentation skills
Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
Strong understanding of public relations and tactics, including media relations
Knowledge in integrating research and creative concepts into account activity
Project Management: ability to develop and manage timelines
Computer Skills: efficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research
Team Oriented and Self Motivated
Ability to work well with others, including team members and multiple project managers, as well as effectively work independently
Cultural Fit: exhibit a positive, flexible attitude that lends itself to client service, as well as EPIC