Account Director

Ad Talent; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Director to lead client engagements and drive strategic recommendations. In this role, you will manage a team to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients while ensuring agency profitability. Your expertise in account management, branding, and digital marketing will be crucial as you guide clients lacking their own Brand Managers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape marketing strategies and work closely with high-level executives, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about creative solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in account management within an agency setting.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client engagement and develop strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with agency personnel to meet client needs and expectations.

Skills

Account Management

Team Leadership

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Consultation

Digital Marketing

Branding Knowledge

Tools

Office

Chase

AI Tools

GenAI Tools

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 :

1. 6+ years of related experience (industry experience within an Agency preferred)
2. Team-leading experience
3. Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities (proven media relations skills)
4. Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgably with high level executives internally and with clients
5. Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; quick learner
6. Knowledge of working software (Office, Chase etc.)
7. Strong portfolio or samples of work demonstrating strategic, end to end account management and key stakeholder management
8. In-depth knowledge of branding, creative development and execution, digital marketing and campaign deployment
9. Experience in working with middle to senior management levels within existing organisation / client organisations.
10. Hands-on experience and understanding of relevant tools / platforms
11. Good research, organizational and time-management skills
12. Strong presentation skills and knowledge of using AI and GenAI tools
13. Experience in working across multiple industries
14. Experience in setting up and growing teams to meet needs across skills, geographies and industries
15. Proven experience in account management, creative strategy and project management
16. Strong understanding of the creative process and industry trends
17. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
18. Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams
19. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
20. Ability to work independently and as part of a team