Account Director

Ad Talent Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading strategic creative agency in South Africa seeks an Account Director. This role involves leading client engagements, managing projects, and providing strategic guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in account management, strong leadership qualities, and a solid understanding of branding and digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in account management within an agency.
• Proven experience in team leadership and project management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating account management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily client engagements and develop strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with agency staff to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provide guidance to clients lacking Brand Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Tools

Office

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 manages their accounts like a Brand Manager.

This person should have the ability to understand, guide, and consult with clients who lack their own Brand Managers, providing guidance and advice on solutions.

What will you do : As the Account Director, you will lead daily client engagements and develop strategic recommendations with the Head of Strategy. These should address the client's business challenges within a marketing and consumer context.

You will manage and collaborate with agency personnel to meet client needs, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and achieve favorable outcomes that support agency profitability and overall financial health.

What will you need : 6+ years of related experience, preferably within an agency. Experience in team leadership. Excellent writing and strong presentation skills, with proven media relations abilities. Strong verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with high-level executives and clients. Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, enthusiastic, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Proficiency with software such as Office and Chase. A strong portfolio or samples demonstrating strategic, end-to-end account management and stakeholder engagement. Deep knowledge of branding, creative development, digital marketing, and campaign deployment. Experience working with middle to senior management levels within organizations. Hands-on experience with relevant tools and platforms. Good research, organizational, and time-management skills. Strong presentation skills and familiarity with AI and GenAI tools. Experience across multiple industries. Experience in establishing and growing teams across skills, geographies, and industries. Proven track record in account management, creative strategy, and project management. Strong understanding of the creative industry and current trends. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.