We are Hypebuzz - An influencer marketing agency, connecting brands with influencers to create standout campaigns that drive actions. Our creator network includes Africa's top influencers and content creators, Maraji, Lasisi, Lola OJ, Bollylomo and BrodaShaggi and others. Since inception our influencer led campaigns have generated over 100 million views with video content across social media for brands like like Coca-Cola, Unilever, Uber and MTV Base.
Our team is young and dynamic, passionate about entertainment, social media, marketing and business. We want to be a home for the creative community in Africa; to inspire and support creatives to positively impact Africa and the world. We’re a small but growing team and you’ll fit right in if you’re dedicated to being the best at what you do, enjoy challenges and are a self starter. We have a flat hierarchical structure, so there's no bureaucracy, the most important thing is to get the job done, with integrity, quality and speed and to have fun while you do it.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Brand Account Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Hypebuzz is seeking an experienced and driven account manager to win new business and manage brand partners.
- This position will primarily focus on new business development via strategic sales, creative concepting, and project management engagements for brand clients.
- The Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day client relationships, communicating the clients’ needs, determining objectives, success metrics and collaborating with the internal team to ensure that plans are presented and delivered effectively. A passionate, business and sales centric profile is a must.
Responsibilities
- Win new business and secure brand partnerships
- Manage new and existing accounts to ensure long-term success and revenue growth
- Build customized presentations to sell campaign and program opportunities to partners
- Manage efforts internally and externally to ensure successful execution of projects
- Create and manage account P&L to maximize profitability and measure ROI
- Proactively communicate with agency, media and production partners to enhance account relationship
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Economics, or Business preferred.
- 3-5 Years Experience of Sales Experience, Account Management, or other relevant experience
- A strong network of clients who hold decision making responsibilities for strategic marketing partnerships with brands, agencies and media houses
- Experience in delivering multi-platform brand sponsorship campaigns
- Proven success and experience selling to brands and their agencies
- Experience working with talent is a plus
Key Competencies:
- A clear understanding of how brands operate
- A strong commercial understanding and a hunger to generate opportunity and revenue
- Skilled at bringing concepts to life through written presentations
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of executives, management and staff
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter, will take initiative with new projects
- Professional demeanour in dealing with clients and co-workers
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner and work well under pressure
Application Clsoing Date
31st July, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter to:
[email protected]
Note: Kindly as also include link/attachments to relevant social media pages, previous work or portfolio, publications, certifications, recommendations, etc. where available.