Account Director

Make it Good; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven marketing agency in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Account Manager to lead client relationships and oversee integrated campaigns. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of account management experience in a creative agency and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time role offers a salary range of R45 000 - R50 000 and emphasizes strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of account management experience, including at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior-level relationships with clients building partnerships based on trust.
• Oversee the delivery of fully integrated campaigns across various channels.
• Guide, mentor, and inspire Account Managers and Executives.

Skills

Account management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related field

Tools

Abinitio

Customer Service

Job description

Location : Johannesburg (Bryanston)

Work model : Fully in-office

Salary : R45 000 - R50 000

Why you’d want to work here

Join one of South Africas most awarded and purpose-driven marketing agencies

Be part of a team that uses creativity to make a real social and business impact

Work with world-leading brands across diverse sectors

Collaborative supportive culture no egos just excellence

Career growth learning and leadership opportunities in a thriving environment

Passionate down-to-earth colleagues who genuinely care about what they do

About our client

Our client is a multi-award-winning purpose-led agency creating meaningful connections between brands and people across Africa. Their campaigns blend creativity strategy and social impact proving that marketing can change lives while driving business results.

What the job involves

• Lead senior-level relationships with clients building partnerships based on trust and measurable success
• Understand each clients business industry and challenges to provide strategic proactive guidance
• Oversee the delivery of fully integrated campaigns across digital ATL BTL social and experiential channels
• Drive operational excellence ensuring projects meet the highest standards on time and on budget
• Lead annual planning and align internal resources to meet client objectives

Manage account budgets forecasts and profitability

• Identify growth opportunities and expand the agencys footprint within client organisations
• Guide mentor and inspire Account Managers and Executives fostering collaboration across creative strategy and production teams
• Play an active leadership role within the agency contributing to growth pitches and new business initiatives

What you need to be considered

• 710 years account management experience including at least 34 years in a senior leadership role at a creative or advertising agency
• Proven success leading large-scale integrated campaigns across multiple channels
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets
• Exceptional communication presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions
• Highly organised calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Advertising or related field

Bonus points if you..

• Have experience working on purpose-driven or social impact campaigns
• Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments
• Love balancing strategy creativity and meaningful results

Key Skills

Abinitio,Customer Service,Business Solutions,Cost Estimation,Drafting,Activex

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1