Course Title: Manage client account
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: BUSM8740C
Course Title: Manage client account
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5366 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Julia Makin
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255175
Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gail Scowcroft
gail.scowcroft@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to profile, plan, support and improve a client account to meet agreed objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMKG529 Manage client account |
Element: |
1. Profile client accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and confirm client accounts with senior management 1.2 Establish product and brand knowledge and clarify objectives with client 1.3 Undertake analysis of client strengths, weakness and expectations for account performance 1.4 Confirm communication channels with client 1.5 Recognise and incorporate account management requirements within current legislation, regulation and organisational policy |
Element: |
2.Implement account management plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish key account performance indicators with client 2.2 Identify account events and campaigns over agreed timeframes 2.3 Prepare account budgets for approval 2.4 Enable adequate resources to meet account management needs 2.5 Prepare briefs of requirements for internal departments, staff and external specialists as required 2.6 Oversee production of events and campaigns to meet client requirements |
Element: |
3. Represent accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Build trust and respect for the client within the organisation and marketplace 3.2 Maintain effective communication channels with client 3.3 Seek regular feedback on performance and adjust as necessary |
Element: |
4. Identify opportunities for improvement |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Undertake account reviews with client and own management 4.2 Identify performance against agreed indicators 4.3 Recommended revisions to account plan to meet client requirements 4.4 Manage client expectations of performance to meet market conditions |
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop the skills to manage a client relationship and assist the client to achieve strategy outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is co delivered and co assessed with MKTG 7926C Develop a Media Plan. A range of learning material will be provided.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 | 3/7 |
Course introduction Media outlook today Careers in advertising |
Assessment overview and due dates |
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Week 2 | 10/7 |
Media Strategy Setting objectives Media software tools |
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Week 3 | 17/7 |
Understanding Consumers Using research for insights-Roy Morgan Research |
Briefing for all assessment tasks in week 3 Wednesday May 19 | |
Week 4 | 24/7 |
Bringing the strategy together Using research for insights-Roy Morgan Research Using the software Account management |
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Week 5 | 31/7 |
Media selection looking at Digital media RMR Asteroid establishing target audience parameters |
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Week 6 | 7/8 |
Media selection more on Digital media RMR establishing media selection |
Assessment task 1 Quiz | |
Week 7 | 14/8 |
Media selection Using OOH & Cinema
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Week 8 | 21/8 |
Media selection TV now scheduling and costing |
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Mid semester break August 28-Sept 3 |
No attendance required |
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Week 9 | 4/9 | Media selection looking at Radio & Print |
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Week 10 | 11/9 | Consolidation of media strategy |
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Week 11 | 18/9 |
Finalising the media strategy and recommendations |
Assessment 2A Strategy plan due Friday | |
Week 12 | 25/9 | Presentation of strategy |
Assessment 2B Presentations upload and all groups to present |
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Week 13 | 2/10 | Presentation of strategy | Selected presentations to Client | |
Week 14 | 9/ 10 | |||
Week 15 | 16/10 | Feedback and any resubmissions | ||
Week 16 | 23/10 | Feedback and any final resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are advised to subscribe to industry EDM's and to conduct further reading on relevant subject matter during the semester.
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- interpret client instructions to establish key performance requirements
- undertake a SWOT analysis of client’s marketing communications
- establish and maintain effective communications with a client
- prepare an account plan and budget over an agreed timescale
- prepare client briefs for production and other works or activities.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- explain client products, brand and strategy in the marketplace
- list common industry account management performance indicators
- identify contract law as it applies to account management
- identify industry trends and characteristics relevant to a client's products and brand.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the marketing communications field of work and include access to:
- relevant legislation and regulations
- communications equipment and technology
- relevant workplace documentation and resources
- case studies or, where possible, real situations
- industry software packages and apps (where applicable).
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
This course is co delivered and co assessed with MKTG 7926C Develop a Media Plan.
There are 2 Assessment tasks for this course. The second Assessment task is divided into 2 parts A & B as set out below.
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 Quiz
Date and time due: Week 6 in class time
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: This task is designed to examine the students understanding of the key elements that lead to the development of a media strategy and ultimately a media recommendation.
Requirements: Students will answer a serious of question designed to examine their knowledge of the steps and elements of a strategy leading to media strategy and recommendation including understanding a target audience, setting objectives and use of research tools to answer a brief.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2A Media Strategy and Recommendation
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 11 Friday 11.59pm
Group or Individual: Pairs
Purpose: The media strategy is the cornerstone of any media campaign. It informs the direction of the campaign and how each media will be used to reach an agreed target audience and to deliver on the set objectives of the brief. A media plan is the end result of consumer research, media selection, negotiation and budget control. The media plan is signed off by the client and actioned by the media team. The account and creative teams are kept informed of development and briefed accordingly. This is the first section of Assessment 2. This strategy document will form the basis of the media plan presentation in Assessment 2B.
Requirements: Students will develop a media strategy plan using research to determine consumer insights based on a case study provided. Students will develop each section of the strategy plan weekly and uploaded this to Blackboard. The detail of weekly completion will be provided. The headings and detail required for this task will be provided. Tips on how to complete the strategy will also be provided
ASSESSMENT TASK 2B - Presentation of Media Strategy & Recommendation
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 12 upload to Blackboard before presentation. (Presentations in Week 12 &13)
Group or Individual: Pairs
Purpose: The Media strategy is the cornerstone of any media campaign. It informs the direction of the campaign and how each media will be used to reach an agreed target audience and to deliver on the set objectives of the brief. A media plan is the end result of consumer research, media selection and negotiation and budget control. Before the media plan can be signed off by the client and actioned by the media team, it is presented to the client. Presentation of the strategy and recommendation is a key element of all strategic work
Requirements:
Students will provide a presentation of their media strategy and upload this to blackboard before presentation. The actual presentations will be done in Week 12 &13 according to a presentation schedule
Assessment Matrix
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