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Client Service / Business Management

  • Day-to-day project management of all projects allocated to you on one or more accounts, from conceptualisation through to production.
  • Manage the budget and be accountable for profit on all projects.
  • Strengthen the relationship and profile of Account Management with all departments in the Agency.
  • Support Account Directors and guide Junior Account Executives.
  • Assist with New Business activities as and when required.
  • Control creative output, schedules, cost estimates and financial control of production processes.
  • Improve cost effectiveness and profitability.


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  • Take responsibility for managing internal and client status meetings.
  • Ensure appropriate sign-off on all required project documentation.
  • Ensure understanding of the effect of a job on the client's bottom line (ROI).
  • Ensure that relevant case studies are acquired and kept for both teams, new business presentations and website information.
  • Ensure delivery of exceptional creative solutions.                             
  • Assist in all relevant support activities - Boardroom bookings, relevant catering, equipment requirements, agenda, status reports, filing, scheduling of meetings.
  • Leading and driving integration between various agencies working on the Client's account.

Client Relationship Development

  • Have a clear understanding of the client's operational requirements and deliver briefs to agreed plans.              
  • Continuously provide updated information regarding the status of work, while managing the client's expectations.              
  • Provide clients with full access to the range of services that are available within the TBWA\Group.
  • Raise, develop and exploit opportunities for business development with existing and potential clients.
  • Control information gathered about the Client through accurate contact reporting, clear project documentation on costs, copy and artwork instructions.
  • Ensure Client and Agency is kept up to date with any developments on the account via attendance at relevant meetings, regular reviews.
  • Track Client and project profitability where appropriate.
  • To manage the invoicing and financial administration within the team. To train the AE in the above and support Account Management and the Finance department with Financial Reporting.                                
  • Drive Aprais / Yardstick or other action plans & continuously drive an awareness of how all actions have an impact on the Aprais scores.
  • Assist in the development of the Agency's relationship with the Client from Advertising supplier to Marketing Communication supplier to Brand Leader.
  • Ensure understanding of the relevant client contract and relevant legal/regulatory guidelines.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of all client briefs on time and within budget.

Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Ensure that any relevant intelligence is shared with team members for learning across the Agency.
  • Work with the team to ensure the above by prioritising, delegating and managing each of the projects in hand and to ensure regular reviews with clients.
  • Assist with collaboration across all disciplines in the Agency.

Financial Management

  • Deliver the best solutions to your client and maximise profit for your client and the agency.
  • Ensure invoicing and financial administration of the highest standards to ensure the timely collection of income for the agency.
  • Provide monthly forecasts and income reports to your team associates.
  • Drive the ethics of cost control and income growth all the way through your team.
  • To monitor all billing procedures carried out by the account team and alert the Account.
  • Managing director promptly responds to any likely changes to billing and Income or any potential write-offs.
  • Manage Client and project profitability.


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Core Expectations

  • Set objectives, provide feedback and manage reviews.
  • Create clear development plans for yourself and support the development of the team's skill pool.
  • To receive coaching and mentorship to develop skills required to be an effective mentor and coach in the future.
  • Adhere to company performance and behaviour expectations, e.g. timekeeping, timely completion of timesheets, Company Policies and Procedures, etc.

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