Account Executive

Job Title:
Account Executive, Beiersdorf

Work Location:
Morocco

Job Type:
Full-time

About Dentsu International:

Dentsu
is one of the largest marketing and advertising groups, providing a full suite of creative, data, technology and media services to its global clients in 145 countries.

We empower the world's leading brands to create better creative and customer experiences with a focus on digital and creative transformation. We are champions for innovative marketing success across a diverse portfolio of fortune 100 companies, leading organisations and clients across key iconic brands advertising globally to maximise the value of our customer portfolios to drive hyper-personalised marketing and creative strategies

Our combined strengths in creative excellence, customer digital transformation, media and enterprise marketing technology drives our competitive advantage. This includes a wide range of services to clients across media, advertising creative, PR, television format production, sports stadium adverting, talent and influencer engagement, app and website development, game development, programmatic advertising, IT consultancy, and data products, analytics and insight.

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About our client – Beiersdorf Nivea Egypt:

Beiersdorf AG is a global skincare leader, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1882, with over 140 years of skincare expertise. Its brand portfolio includes:

• NIVEA (everyday skincare)
• Eucerin (dermo-cosmetics)
• La Prairie (luxury skincare)
• Labello (lip care)
• Hansaplast (wound care)
• Tesa (adhesive solutions)

Present in 160+ countries, with more than 22,000 employees. Focused on innovation, skin science, and helping people feel good in their skin.

Your role:

The Account Executive is responsible for the delivery and project management of Perm/Temp POS and Commercial Print campaigns on behalf of the client. The role covers all client brands, so we are looking for someone who able to multitask and handle several projects at any one time.

Your key responsibilities:

• Day-to day management of all client requirements in relation to the category and full ownership for the end to end campaign management process from structural and creative brief through to delivery.
• Having the ability to challenge the brief, add value (technical recommendation, sustainable options, value engineering, optimisation…) and drive the client to cost savings and reduced time to market.
• Deliver exceptional customer service; strong project management acumen and to build a strong relationship with the clients.
• Frequent visits to the client sites and visit retail/stores to check measurements of items when requested by the client.
• Requests for quotations will be processed in a responsive manner thanks to the support of the buying team, and clients will be updated regularly on the progress of their work.
• Select the most appropriate supplier, in conjunction with the central procurement team, negotiate costing and timescales for each job and ensure that internal procedures are always followed.
• Orders will be processed in the most efficient manner available.

Skills and Experience:

• Perm/Temp POS and Commercial Print experience is essential
• Experience in FMCG/CPG/Consumer Healthcare is essential
• Very strong project management skills essential
• Experience of Creative & Artwork processes an advantage
• Client facing experience is essential - strong customer service skills, service minded
• Sound Excel skills and ability to analyse data
• Excellent attention to detail, organised
• Commercially strong and numerate
• Team player, with positive outlook
• Ability to build effective working relationships (client, colleagues and suppliers)
• Strong communication skills – able to communicate effectively to clients and select appropriate method of communication depending on situation
• Experience of working in an environment where priorities are constantly changing, and specifications and client requirements move frequently

Who we are looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Good attention to detail
• Strong technical knowledge in permanent and semi-permanent POS, VM, packaging
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated and client oriented
• Shows drive and commitment and is able to travel to client sites for meetings and to go to stores to check VM/POS displayers when needed (displayers checks /measurements)
• Suggest value engineering, optimisation, standardisation options to the client at the project level / at the category level.
• With support from the wider business, issue escalation and resolution
• Checking and approving/declining client briefs
• Manage briefing process between client and supplier, with support from the buying team
• Procurement and project management of complex permanent POS campaigns
• Understand the client contract and the TAG proposition
• Support clients on a day-to-day basis with end to end job delivery
• Day to day use of Excel for budgeting requirements and data analysis
• Use of TAG MI platforms accurately to obtain quotes and benchmarking info
• Ensure quotes requested are generated within agreed SLA
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and attend meetings as required
• Ensure site best practice and processes are followed, in conjunction with wider TAG operations group
• Work to TAG operating budget and billing process and support the RD in providing weekly forecasts
• Build strong relationships with clients and manage perceptions and expectations
• Develop a good understanding of the client's business and industry sector
• Seek out industry developments and product innovations to drive innovation and cost saving initiatives
• Constantly review and revise procedures and processes to ensure the most efficient means of working
• Assist in the management of communication channels - team, client, suppliers and operations
• Manage own time effectively in order to track multiple projects and priorities
• Work in partnership with colleagues and wider TAG teams to achieve common goals
• Take responsibility for own performance and for identifying areas of personal development
• Promote the TAG culture by living the values

What can we offer you:

• Annual bonus (based on company profitability and employee performance).
• Private personal and family health insurance.
• 3 wellness days to boost your energy and recharge yourself.
• Highly diverse, multicultural & collaborative team spirit.
• Dentsu University – internal online portal, access to ongoing online training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Internal mobility opportunities and regional exposure across MENA.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Dentsu International
is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you

Excited about the role?

Please apply online and your application will be reviewed against our requirements. If your profile matches our business requirements, our recruiters will make sure to get in touch with you soon. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system, and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.

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