Brand Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Publicis Emil is a bespoke global agency within Publicis Groupe for Mercedes-Benz, the #1 premium automotive brand in the world to handle all marketing activity for Mercedes-Benz, from advertising to digital experience, to data science and CRM, to dealer communications.
Following a one year selection process, Daimler AG appointed Publicis Groupe as their global agency network to drive digital marketing transformation, with the creation of a bespoke agency servicing Daimler AG, in 37 markets worldwide.
Reflecting the innovative spirit of Emil Jellinek, Daimler's first transformation partner at the dawn of Mercedes-Benz, we are Publicis Emil.
Job Description
The Role of the Account Manager
The Account Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of client communication strategies on time and within budget:
- Work trafficked efficiently
- Attendance at all relevant client meetings
- Preparation of WIPs
- Relevant departments kept informed of changes
- Preparation of 6 monthly advertising/competitive reviews for presentation by Account Director
- Prepare creative briefs for adaptations/minor projects
- Provide appropriate stimulus materials for briefings
- Source client/brand related material for shoots
- Prepare production briefs
- Ensure artwork/scripts checked/comply with brand guidelines
- Record and maintain detailed headhours on all tasks
- Raise estimates on all projects
- Prepare POs to invoice stage
- Produce revenue forecasts for Group Account Director/ Account Director Prepare billings summary for clients
- Coordinate all research projects
- Attend all research meetings and groups whenever possible
- Input appropriate research
Key Performance
- Projects completed on time and within budget
- Contact reports written up within 24 hours of meeting Accurate WIPs prepared on time
- On time delivery of reviews
- Accuracy/relevance of information – acceptance by the client
- Sign-off of creative brief by Account Director and Client with no revisions
- Production briefs signed off by Account Director, Creative Director and Client with no revisions
- Accurate timesheets completed daily and submitted weekly
- All estimates signed by Group Account Director/ Account Director and client prior to job commencement
- Sign off of PO’s by Group Account Director/ Account Director without revision
- On time and accurate forecasts prepared monthly
- 100% accurate client billings summary prepared monthly
- On-time receipt of stimulus material from research companies
- All available research utilised in a timely and effective way.
Qualifications
- At least 3 to 4 years of working in the Advertising/Marketing industry
- Ideally have Luxury, Automotive & Technology background
- Good Communication, Project Management, Time Management and Presentation skills
- Attention to detail, quality oriented
- Good leadership skills, be able to guide/mentor junior team members
- Team player and take initiative on projects