Creative Designer
Position Overview
As a Creative Designer at Aquila East Africa, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and executing visual elements for our clients’ marketing campaigns. You will collaborate closely with our creative team, account managers, and clients to bring ideas to life and ensure our projects stand out in a competitive marketplace.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Creative Designer
§ Concept Development: Collaborating with clients and teams to brainstorm and develop creative concepts for marketing campaigns, advertisements, or branding initiatives.
§ Graphic Design: Creating visually appealing and effective graphics, including logos, brochures, posters and digital media adverts.
§ Brand Identity: Ensuring brand consistency by designing logos, brand guidelines, and visual assets that convey the client’s brand identity and values
§ Digital Content: Produce high-quality digital content, including social media posts and videos, infographics and other interactive media, optimized for engagement and conversion.
§ Print Design: Creating designs for print materials such as business cards, banners, flyers, and product packaging
§ Typography: Selecting and applying appropriate fonts and text styles to complement design elements and maintain readability.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
· Proven experience as a creative designer in an advertising agency or similar environment.
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design software.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Knowledge of current design trends, color theory, typography, and composition principles.
How to apply:
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a portfolio
showcasing their creative work, to [email protected]
Aquila East Africa Co. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Deadline: N/A
Account Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Account Manager to join our team. As an Account Manager, you will be the keystonebetween our clients and the agency, ensuring seamless communication and the successful execution of campaigns. He or she will be responsible for driving revenue growth through acquisition of new clients, foster relationship with existing client and promote service to potential customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Account Manager
▪ Client Relationship Management: Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs and serving as their trusted point of contact.
▪ Actively seek out and engage with prospecting clients to generate new business opportunity
▪ Campaign Strategy and Planning: Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategic advertising campaigns aligned with client objectives.
▪ Project Oversight: Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
▪ Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing clients with valuable insights and recommendations for optimization.
▪ Business Development: Identify opportunities for account growth and work closely with the commercial team to secure new business.
▪ Industry Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to provide informed recommendations to clients
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales and business development within the advertising or marketing industry.
• Strong understanding of advertising principles and best practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients concurrently, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and project management tools.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and why they are excited about this opportunity, to [email protected]
Aquila East Africa Co. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
Application Deadline: 10th November 2023
Commercial Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Manager to join our team. As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, managing client relationships, and overseeing all commercial activities including tenders, proposals, contracts, pricing strategies and revenue management. You will collaborate closely with our account management teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns that exceed client expectations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Commercial Manager
▪ Develop and implement effective commercial strategies to achieve revenue targets and business objectives
▪ Efficient in Power Point presentations and developing well thought out Marketing Proposals
▪ Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential clients
▪ Negotiate and finalize contracts, ensuring they align with the company’s goals and standards
▪ Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to ensure profitability
▪ Collaborate with the account management team to understand client needs and provide strategic recommendations.
▪ Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify areas for growth and differentiation.
▪ Lead a team of commercial professionals, providing mentorship and guidance.
▪ Any other duty that may be assigned to you
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA is a plus)
• Proven track record of success in a commercial or business development role within the advertising industry
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent financial acumen and proficiency with budgeting and forecasting
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Familiarity with advertising tools and platforms is preferred
• Proven working experience in a similar field
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are excited about this opportunity, to care[email protected]
Aquila East Africa Co. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
Application Deadline: 10th November 2023
Executive Assistant
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our executive team. As an Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and providing invaluable support to our leaders in order to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of executive functions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Account Manager
▪ Calendar Management: Organizing and maintaining executives’ schedules, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
▪ Communication Handling: Managing and screening phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication on behalf of executives.
▪ Meeting Coordination: Scheduling and coordinating meetings, conferences, and video calls, and ensuring all necessary materials are prepared.
▪ Travel Arrangements: Booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and creating itineraries for executive travel.
▪ Document Preparation: Drafting and editing documents, presentations, reports, and memos as needed.
▪ Expense Management: Tracking and reconciling expenses, processing invoices, and managing expense reports.
▪ Client Communication: Serving as a point of contact for clients and external partners, facilitating communication and addressing inquiries.
▪ Confidentiality: Maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive company information.
▪ Event Planning: Assisting in the planning and coordination of events, such as client meetings, conferences, or company functions.
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and why they are excited about this opportunity, to [email protected]
Aquila East Africa Co. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
Application Deadline: 10th November 2023
Creative Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Creative Manager to lead our talented team of creative designers. As a Creative Manager, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and executing creative campaigns that resonate with clients and drive results. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure our work exceeds expectations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Creative Manager
▪ Lead and inspire a team of creative designers, providing direction and mentorship to achieve outstanding creative output.
▪ Collaborate with account management and commercial teams to understand client objectives and develop creative strategies that align with their goals.
▪ Conceptualize and oversee the development of compelling visual and written content across various mediums, including print, digital, and social media.
▪ Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
▪ Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to continuously elevate our work.
▪ Present creative concepts and strategies to clients with confidence and professionalism.
▪ Provide constructive feedback and facilitate brainstorming sessions to foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
▪ Ensure all creative work adheres to brand guidelines and meets the highest standards of quality
▪ Any other duty that may be assigned to you
Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or related field.
• Proven experience in a creative leadership role within the advertising industry.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of successful campaigns and projects.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g.…Adobe Creative Suite) and strong knowledge of design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Creative problem-solving skills
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a portfolio showcasing their creative work, to [email protected]
Aquila East Africa Co. Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
Application Deadline: 10th November 2023
