Account Director

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a highly creative Account Director with a strong background in FMCG, particularly in food brands. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience as an Account Director and a good understanding of digital strategies, especially social media. This role involves managing strategic projects, ensuring alignment across outputs, and pursuing opportunities for organic growth. Experience with brands extending into African markets is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years as an Account Director.
• Strong experience with food brands in the FMCG sector.
• Good understanding of digital and social media.

Responsibilities

• Join the Durban Team as an Account Director.
• Manage strategic projects with ATL and BTL outputs.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth.

Skills

FMCG experience

Strategic project management

Social media understanding

Job description

Leading agency is looking for an experienced and highly creative Account Director to join their Durban Team.

The minimum qualifying criteria for this role will be:

• have been an AD for at least 1-2 years
• strong FMCG experience (food brands)
• good understanding of digital – particularly social media
• experience managing strategic projects, ATL as well as BTL outputs
• ability to judge & ensure strategic alignment across all outputs
• ability to identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth

Additionally, the below would be beneficial:

• experience working with brands that stretch into other African markets