Job Description

We have superlative hybrid opportunity for a Mid-Weight Account Manager to join a respected creative agency in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, working across a portfolio of leading, prestigious wine brands.
In this role, you'll manage a high-touch, premium client based in the Franschhoek/ Stellenbosch region, with travel to the winelands required a few times each month.
From day-to-day relationship management to guiding projects from strategic brief to polished delivery, you'll be the anchor connecting client needs with creative excellence. We're looking for someone polished, proactive and dependable - a natural relationship builder who can hold the detail, manage busy timelines, and elevate the work through clear communication and thoughtful stewardship.
This hybrid role (3 days in-office) offers the chance to run your own client unit within a flat, collaborative structure - ideal for someone who's confident, organised, and ready to take ownership. Advertising agency experience is essential, and you must be comfortable working on alcohol brands. Ready to get started? Apply today!
Responsibilities

• Manage the running of an account from strategy and brief through to final outcome, following the agency processes meticulously
• Proactively build strong, collaborative relationships with all involved, from your client to your creative, media, digital, production, planning, administration and finance colleagues
• Confidently present and advocate for the work produced by your team, as well as effectively communicate your client's strategic needs and feedback
• Ensure that the work is produced within deadline and budget parameters
• Write strong, clear, concise briefs
• Meticulously administer your project management tasks within the process
• Identify potential project issues and problem solve accordingly
• Stay up to date on industry and market trends relating to both your brands and the agency
• Manage a budget.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• Industry relevant marketing-related Degree or Diploma
• Show a solid understanding of 360 marketing with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Advertising Agency experience - a must have
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Collaborative, innovative, and flexible across multiple projects
• Organised, self-motivated and able to make decisions on their own
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an excellent command of English
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Display excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and have a knowledge of advertising agency systems such as Chase and Asana
• Have a track record that suggests leadership qualities and a sense of service.

If you don't have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Level of Expertise: Mid
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Viv
Reference Number: #Viv3133

Skills Required