Senior Advertising Account Manager Job at Echo Africa

Echo Africa is a young and vibrant creative collective adopting a progressive and culture-forward approach tobrand building. We are a brand consulting firm offering full-service marketing communications services to brands looking to build strong desire for their products and expand beyond their current territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Advertising Account Manager

Job Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Senior Advertising Account Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of advertising campaigns for key clients.
• This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in client management, strategic planning, and campaign execution.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, a deep understanding of advertising trends, and the ability to foster strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive advertising plans, including media strategies, creative direction, and budget allocation.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their marketing goals, target audience, and competitive landscape.
• Oversee the execution of advertising campaigns from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, media, digital, etc.) to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Conduct regular meetings and presentations to update clients on campaign progress and performance.
• Lead the development of advertising strategies that align with clients’ business objectives.
• Monitor campaign performance and optimize strategies to achieve maximum ROI.
• Manage client budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in advertising account management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale advertising campaigns.
• Ability to crunch number (Strong financial acumen and budget management skills).
• High level of creativity and innovative.
• A people person and an excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and media planning tools.
• Familiarity with digital marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush).
• This position may require travel to meet with clients and attend industry events.
• The role may involve working outside standard business hours to meet client needs and deadlines.

Salary
Negotiable.