Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group now employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to be the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. Havas is also the most integrated Group in its sector: the Together Strategy is implemented through Havas Villages where most creative and media teams share the same premises which increases synergies for clients and better serve their needs. Havas Group is organized into two divisions: Havas Creative Group and Havas Media Group. Havas Creative Group incorporates the Havas Worldwide network (havas.com), present in 75 countries, the Arnold micro-network (arn.com), 10 agencies in 9 countries, as well as several leading agencies including BETC and the Fullsix Group. Havas Media Group (havasmediagroup.com) is made up of three media brands, Havas Media (havasmedia.com), Arena Media (arenamedia.com) and Fullsix Media. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: www.havasgroup.com
Account Executive / Senior Account Executive (Permanent Role)
The Account Executive / Senior Account Executive is a key contributor, supporting the Advertising Management Team in planning and implementation. You will have a good comprehension of the role of advertising in the overall communications mix. You have a good eye for detail, are organized in nature and are mindful of timelines. You work well as part of a larger team (that brings multi-disciplinary communications touchpoints in the process) and are a keen learner. The scope:
- This role is a centralized resource and workflow administrator for Advertising activities.
- Ensures creative and production workflow timelines within internal teams are met as stipulated in the briefs
- Ensures a high level of quality control to deliver error-free output on time and within budget
- Organizes and disseminates reports (work-in-progress / contact reports) in a timely manner
- Is responsible for administering all work processes, tracking Clients’ own and competitive activities in major media avenues
- Contributes to operational improvements to achieve efficiencies and improved workflow
- Participates actively in status meetings
- Co-ordinates with Media Partners and/or Owners with regards to media booking, the extension of material deadlines, and media owners’ copy vetting
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Basic understanding of Print advertising production mechanics and logistics
- Know-how in process of executing marketing communications programs, working towards the budget, liaising with vendors, and the ability to prioritize when under pressure
- Basic skill in Microsoft Office
- Advertising/design agency experience preferred
- Languages: Written and spoken proficiency in English and simple Mandarin is mandatory.
Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills
- Curious (with an inquisitive mind) and trustworthy
- Ability to work alone or collaboratively as part of a team
- Hungry for hands-on learning and keen to challenge status quo
- Ability to get things done and deliver results
- Dynamic self-starter with a great passion for this industry
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
- Extremely detail orientated
- Street-smart, able to react to unforeseen situations and think on the feet
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