Top Jobs: This week’s employment opportunities

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•  DIGITAL PRODUCER – STUDENT EDGE

•  ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – FUJI XEROX

•  ACCOUNT DIRECTOR – LONGTAIL COMMUNICATIONS

•  ACCOUNT MANAGER – LONGTAIL COMMUNICATIONS

•  SEVENTWENTY x 14

DIGITAL PRODUCER – STUDENT EDGE

Location: Sydney, NSW or Perth, WA

Here is an exciting opportunity to work at Student Edge, Australia’s largest member-based organisation of secondary and tertiary students, with over 710,000 members nationally!

Student Edge provides a wide range of FREE services to students, including job search, career tips, discounts, entertainment, advice and inspiration. As a leading specialist in the youth sector, we provide tailored research, as well as marketing and communications solutions for our clients across a range of industries, including government, education, technology, banking, insurance, FMCG, retail and entertainment.

As Digital Producer you will be integral in ensuring our customer-facing communications are of the highest standard, and that content and communications are deployed in a timely manner.

Founded in Perth, we have expanded rapidly and are seeking a Digital Producer to join our team, based in our Sydney or Perth office. If you are passionate about young people and connecting organisations and brands with Australia’s youth, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and send HTML emails and surveys to our members
• Work with databases to segment target recipients
• Translate a brief to production team’s needs and specifications
• Consult with stakeholders throughout the production process
• Create, publish and update webpages as required
• Create imagery for use across multiple channels including online, print and PowerPoint
• Publish banners, skins and other ads on webpages

Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and Indesign
• Working experience with CMS, email tools (e.g. Mailchimp), survey tools (Survey Monkey), ad serving tools (Doubleclick) and databases (mainly Excel).
• Tertiary qualifications in media or design-related discipline preferred
• Proven track record in consistently delivering work of the highest quality in a timely manner
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong ability in managing stakeholders
• Able to work with short turnarounds and cope under pressure.

Knowledge or experience in working with the following tools desirable:

• Basecamp
• Shortswitch
• Confluence
• Jira
• Google Analytics

A passionate, ‘can-do’ attitude is a must!  Video editing skills will be an advantage.

Immediate start preferred. If you feel you are suitable for the role, send your cover letter and CV to choon@studentedge.com.au for a confidential discussion.

For more information on Student Edge, visit http://studentedge.com.au.

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Fuji Xerox Document Management Solutions is about enabling people, processes and technology to solve real business issues, providing our clients with significant return on their communication spend. Organisations partner with Fuji Xerox to communicate with customers and prospects. We are in the business of developing innovative services that deliver efficiency and effectiveness through simplification.   Our client base includes leading Blue Chip companies, NFP and charity and Government Departments.

We have a position for an experienced Account Executive  to join our  business located in modern Bassendean offices.

The Account Executive  is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s relationship and service delivery to an established client portfolio. Our services range from digital high volume statement production and design through to unique archive and data solutions and an exciting variety of direct mail and EDM solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide quotation/ cost estimates and obtain client sign off
• Co-ordinate with clients and ensure job specifications are prepared correctly and accurately for production
• Manage all customer work utilising  internal systems to ensure SLA’s and contractual agreements are achieved
• Manage stock inventories on behalf of clients
• Be responsible for raising accurate invoices and manage timely payment

To be considered for this role you will enjoy working in a team environment and possess strong communication and customer relationship skills. You will demonstrate a strong focus on the importance of meeting (and/or exceeding) internal and external customer expectations. You will have excellent computer skills (MS Office), a positive attitude, and a pro-active approach to your work.

This is a busy and diverse role, the ability to prioritise and multitask in order to meet changing deadlines is essential.  Your attention to detail will be second to none.

Previous experience in Print or Advertising would be well regarded.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake Federal Police Clearance. Applicants must have Australian Work Rights.

Applications addressed to HR Manager should be emailed to Christine.barrett@fujixerox.com

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Longtail is looking for an experienced Account Director to join the team. Someone with demonstrated capability as a leader in building and delivering business and managing resources is essential. Responsible for the day to day direction of the account, they should understand the commercial realities of the business the client is in and spot opportunities to develop the agency’s role.

Through strong client relationships they would be expected to create an environment where the best work can flourish, ensuring clear and timely briefings from the client and the right resources from inside the agency.

The right person will demonstrate the ability and wherewithal to deliver on our vision, performance requirements and growth projections.

With the ability to self-manage and grow the accounts you work on, plus get involved with new business and strategy development, this is a great opportunity for someone wanting to challenge themselves and further develop their career.

Account Management:

• Holds ultimate day-to-day responsibility for each account and client relationship.
• Manage and exceed client expectations in terms of delivering digital and marketing projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders and ensure that client relationships exist on multiple levels and grow over time.
• Attend and assist in preparing regular account “check-ups” and reviews with the client
  – – present accomplishments and plans for next period.
• Provide pro-active leadership across your accounts and within the business.
• Provide strategic input as well as being involved in the hands-on delivery of client work.
• Effectively manage the output of the team and hold overall responsibility for quality control of all work leaving the office.
• Counsel at a senior level of client contact with minimal guidance and develop strategic solutions to client problems.

Financial/Administrative:

• Understand contractual agreements and their impact on client procedures.
• Holds ultimate responsibility for staying within a client’s budget each month.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate forecasts for company revenue projections.
• Meet billable targets established for the position.

Business Development:

• Lead growth of existing accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities from within existing accounts.
• Deliver strong analysis, strategy and concepts for new business programs.

General Management:

• Is familiar with, and supports achievement of the company’s vision and exemplifies the company’s values in day-to-day behaviour.
• Manage people to maximise attainment of their career development as well as company objectives.
• Lead or otherwise participate actively in team, staff and client meetings.
• Continually seek new ways to learn and improve.

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 5 years account management experience within the online environment.
• Highly organised, with the flexibility to manage and prioritise numerous projects at one time.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of media, both on (and offline preferably).
• Ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to relate results to client business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are ready for a new challenge, please send your CV through to Sharon Heaton – sheaton@longtail.com.au

We are seeking an account manager who possesses broad-based advertising and marketing skills coupled with specialisation in the digital platform to join our Perth based office.

An account manager maintains strong client relationships and takes responsibility for exceeding client expectations in all aspects of the communications program. You will manage the day to day account to make sure it’s on track both in terms of technical delivery and financial accuracy. You will have demonstrated experience in managing clients and internal projects independently, with senior management assistance provided as required.

Understanding the importance of strong client relationships is key as you would be expected to create an environment where the best work can flourish, ensuring clear and timely briefings from the client and the right resources from inside the agency.

The ability to organise and manage multiple projects is essential as is being able to work with a team of people to meet deadlines. Close liaison is required with internal team members including creative, production, technical and media departments.

We are seeking someone with a get-up-and-go attitude who is willing to get stuck in to get a job completed. They need to be enthusiastic, hard-working and have a willingness to learn.

Working with a group of like-minded, passionate marketing specialists who each have significant experience in the digital space, this is a great opportunity to grow and flourish in an environment where we like to do things differently.

Account Management:

• Manage and exceed client expectations in terms of digital programs, evaluation, timelines, budgets, creativity and quality.
• Drive, maintain and grow accounts.
• Hold ultimate day-to-day responsibility for each account and client relationship including but not limited to preparing for meetings, writing agenda’s and meeting minutes and managing any regular WIP requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders and ensure that client relationships exist on multiple levels and grow over time.
• Attend and assist in preparing regular account “check-ups” and reviews with the client – presents accomplishments and plans for next period.
• Opportunity to provide strategic input whilst being charged with the hands-on delivery of client work.
• Holds overall responsibility for quality control of all work leaving the office.
• Is familiar with, and supports achievement of the company’s vision and exemplifies the company’s values in day-to-day behaviour.

Financial:

• Holds ultimate responsibility for staying within a client’s budget each month.
• Signs off on invoices to ensure they are accurate and timely.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate forecasts for company revenue projections.
• Meets billable targets established for the position.
• Understands contractual agreements and their impact on client procedures.
• Contributes to the development of company revenue projections and shares responsibility for building and maintaining growth/profitability of accounts.
• Completes time sheets at regular intervals throughout the day.

General Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Displays strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Is able to anticipate strategic issues and responds accordingly.
• Presents in an effective and persuasive manner.
• Is a team player and shows a willingness to contribute to the broader team.
• Can demonstrate an ability to deal with conflict and high pressure situations.
• Continually seeks new ways to learn and improve.

Experience:

• At least 2 years agency experience working as an AM.
• Digital experience (essential).
• Possess in-depth knowledge of media, both on (and offline preferably).
• Advanced computer skills.

If you are ready for a new challenge, please send your CV through to Sharon Heaton – sheaton@longtail.com.au.

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