Employment positions & Job vacancies
DUO Marketing + Communications has the following positions available:
Account Executive (Junior Level)
Reporting To: CEO
Overall Job Purpose: Primarily responsible for assisting and supporting the delivery of PR and Marketing services to IT Clients.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Support the management of up to 5 IT Clients simultaneously
Support the team with the execution of PR campaigns to clients within the ICT sector
Perform research to support the delivery and writing of technology orientated press announcements
Source suitable media and brand elevation opportunities for our clients
Provide organisational co-ordination and administrative support to the team on projects
Build the DUO brand through networking and attending the required events
Monthly reporting on each client
Ensure required account documentation is accurately and timeously supplied for billing
Ensure 100% use and compliance with company processes and procedure within area of responsibility
Timely and accurate reporting
Prepare budgets for approval by Senior Account Director or CEO
Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
Self study and research in order to develop both technical and soft skills
Actively knowledge-share with colleagues.
Personal Development Responsibilities (continual)
Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledgeSelf study and research in order to develop both technical and soft skillsActively knowledge-share with colleagues
Level Of Authority:
Act upon supervision and ensure authorisations are obtained
Requirements
Matric- Essential
Relevant tertiary qualification (PR, Marketing- Essential
Drivers Licence (and own transport)- Essential
Two to three years relevant working experience - Essential
An understanding of local IT landscape - Essential
Existing IT and business media relations- Advantageous
Press writing experience -Beneficial
Interest in IT – Essential
Advantageous
Client relation experience
Effective Time management skills
Hunger to develop career in PR within IT and technology
Commitment to going the extra mile
Willingness to be challenged
Passion for client delivery and service
Attention to detail
Delivery orientated
Proactive
Ability to multi-task
Team player
Ability to self-start
Ability to work and learn in a fast paced environment
Please email CV, two written references and recent payslip to details below.
DUO Marketing + Communications
+27 21 683 8223
careers@duomarketing.co.za
Should your application not be received in full (CV and 2 written references and recent payslip) it will not be responded to.
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Account Manager (Intermediate Level)
Reporting To: CEO
Overall Job Purpose: The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing up to 5 retained clients and all duties associated with that.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage up to 5 ICT clients simultaneously
Write technology orientated press announcements
Manage marketing campaigns and events
Source quotes as and when required
Facilitate strategic client workshops
Build strong personal relationships with the media
Source new business in the ICT industry
Build the DUO brand through networking and attending the required events
Ensure issues are escalated timeously and appropriately
Key relationships; Clients, Suppliers, Copywriters, Media
Monthly reporting
Administration of accounts (records, billing etc.)
Knowledge Management
Ensure that all documentation, within area of responsibility is created, stored and maintained for current and future use
Ensure 100% use and compliance with company processes and procedure within area of responsibility
Timely and accurate reporting
Ensure a seamless working environment by providing effective cross-functional communication
Manage projects budgets for approval by senior Account Director or CEO
Personal Development Responsibilities (continual)
Proactively remain abreast of ICT trends and industry knowledge
Self study and research in order to develop both technical and soft skills
Actively knowledge-share with colleagues
Level of Authority:
Act within established guidelines, ensuring necessary authorisation are obtained when applicable.
Qualifications and Experience:
Matric – Essential
Relevant tertiary qualification (PR, Marketing) – Essential
Drivers Licence (and own transport) – Essential
3-5 years relevant working experience – Essential
Solid understanding of local ICT landscape – Beneficial
Existing ICT and business media relations – Advantageous
Press writing experience – Beneficial
Competencies:
Solid working experience in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet)
Ability to delegate and assess delivery
Excellent planning, organising and co-ordination skills
Creative and innovative thinking skills
Ability to manage budgets
Ability to network
Ability to identify and pursue business opportunities
Presentation skills
Project Administration
Accountability
Please email CV, two written references and recent payslip to details below.
DUO Marketing + Communications
+27 21 683 8223
careers@duomarketing.co.za
Should your application not be received in full (CV and 2 written references and recent payslip) it will not be responded to.
