Account Manager Job at Skache Intergrated Services Limited

Skache Intergrated Services Limited - Our clients, a marketing communications agency, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Account Manager

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description


  • Our clients looking to engage the services of an Account Manager with strong inclination to Public Relations to join their team.
  • The suitable candidate will be responsible to proactively plan and execute client activities in a timely, efficient and high-quality manner with minimal direction from Senior Managers and Group Heads or higher-level supervisors.
  • He/she would demonstrate independence and autonomy with regards to their responsibilities and must exhibit a deep understanding of clients and accounts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain regular contact with clients and proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
  • Build understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses and their competitive environments.
  • Participates in programme presentations to clients or new business presentations.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials, including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondences and reports.
  • Maintain regular contact with clients and media; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, fact sheets and pitch letters
  • Initiate implementation of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
  • Develop editorial/journalistic/media contacts within the media.
  • Verify information to assure accuracy of media materials and contacts.
  • Under the strategic direction of senior management, act as the primary implementer of account plans.
  • Develop an understanding of various research methods, and coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects.
  • Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities.
  • Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible.
  • Create budget status reports and review job status reports.
  • Vigorously pursue competitive estimates for services from vendors.
  • Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials.

Skills & Qualifications Required

  • Degree in Marketing, PR or any related courses
  • Experience in advertising, Media or Public Relations is required
  • Minimum of 5 years cognate experience
  • Strong writing and strong listening skills
  • Strong verbal communications skills in addition to business presentation skills
  • Quick-witted and able to handle multiple projects
  • Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of public relations and tactics, including media relations
  • Computer Skills: efficiency in word processing, Database management, and online research
  • Team Oriented and Self Motivated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers.skacheintergrated@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.