Account Director

Ad Talent; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic creative agency is seeking an Account Director to lead client engagement and develop strategic solutions. With a focus on brand management and a collaborative approach, this role requires strong leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess extensive agency experience and demonstrate expertise in account management and creative development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience (agency preferred).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end account management.
• Experience with middle to senior management levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client engagement and develop strategic recommendations.
• Manage a team to deliver client needs and ensure profitability.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations and deadlines.

Skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Team-leading

Client engagement

Tools

Office 365

Chase

Job description

Who are we : A leading strategic creative agency offering a variety of strategic, creative and digital services.

Who are we looking for : An Account Director who runs their accounts like a Brand Manager. This person needs to have the ability to understand, guide and consult with clients who do not have their own Brand Managers and look to us to guide and advise them on recommended solves.

What will you do :

As the Account Director, you will lead the day-to-day client engagement and develop strategic recommendations with the Head of Strategy, that address the client's business problems to solve in a marketing and consumer context. Manage and collaborate with a team of agency personnel to deliver on client needs and achieve favourable outcomes for the client that result in agency profitability / overall financial health and ensure projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget.

What will you need :

• 6+ years of related experience (industry experience within an Agency preferred)
• Team-leading experience
• Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities (proven media relations skills)
• Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgably with high level executives internally and with clients
• Detail-oriented, organizsed and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; quick learner
• Knowledge of working software (Office 365, Chase etc.)
• Strong portfolio or samples of work demonstrating strategic, end to end account management and key stakeholder management
• In-depth knowledge of branding, creative development and execution, digital marketing and campaign deployment
• Experience in working with middle to senior management levels within existing organisation / client organisations.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of relevant tools / platforms
• Good research, organiational and time-management skills
• Strong presentation skills and knowledge of using AI and GenAI tools
• Experience in working across multiple industries
• Experience in setting up and growing teams to meet needs across skills, geographies and industries
• Proven experience in account management, creative strategy and project management
• Strong understanding of the creative process and industry trends
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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