Job Description

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)
Work model: Fully in-office
Salary: R45 000 - R50 000
Why you'd want to work here..
Join one of South Africa's most awarded and purpose-driven marketing agencies
Be part of a team that uses creativity to make a real social and business impact
Work with world-leading brands across diverse sectors
Collaborative, supportive culture -- no egos, just excellence
Career growth, learning, and leadership opportunities in a thriving environment
Passionate, down-to-earth colleagues who genuinely care about what they do
About our client..
Our client is a multi-award-winning, purpose-led agency creating meaningful connections between brands and people across Africa. Their campaigns blend creativity, strategy, and social impact -- proving that marketing can change lives while driving business results.
They're looking for an experienced and dynamic Account Director to lead key accounts, shape the strategic direction of campaigns, and guide teams to deliver world-class work that matters.
What the job involves..
Lead senior-level relationships with clients, building partnerships based on trust and measurable success
Understand each client's business, industry and challenges to provide strategic, proactive guidance
Oversee the delivery of fully integrated campaigns across digital, ATL, BTL, social and experiential channels
Drive operational excellence -- ensuring projects meet the highest standards, on time and on budget
Lead annual planning and align internal resources to meet client objectives
Manage account budgets, forecasts and profitability
Identify growth opportunities and expand the agency's footprint within client organisations
Guide, mentor and inspire Account Managers and Executives, fostering collaboration across creative, strategy, and production teams
Play an active leadership role within the agency, contributing to growth, pitches and new business initiatives
What you need to be considered..
7-10 years' account management experience, including at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role at a creative or advertising agency
Proven success leading large-scale, integrated campaigns across multiple channels
Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets
Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions
Highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or a related field
Bonus points if you..
Have experience working on purpose-driven or social impact campaigns
Thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
Love balancing strategy, creativity, and meaningful results

Skills Required