Account Director (Part-Time)

InvisionHR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a highly experienced Account Director for a part-time role in Cape Town. This position requires over 10 years of account management experience in a large agency environment, a proven track record of managing client accounts, and strong financial management skills. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance, foster client relationships, and support team leadership in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time work arrangement

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in account management within a reputable, large agency environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing client accounts and delivering measurable results.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic with a strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for understanding the 'why' behind brands and crafting impactful stories.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and direction to the agency, aligning with the company's mission.
• Oversee and manage key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Manage client budgets and ensure profitability.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to account team members.
• Ensure efficient and effective agency operations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Financial management

Team leadership

Operational management

Business development

Communication & presentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Account Director (Part-Time).

The ideal candidate will:

1. Bring a wealth of big agency experience
2. Have strong expertise in client service and financial management.
3. Be a proactive leader who delivers strategic direction, builds strong client relationships, and expertly guides the agency's operations.

Strategic leadership:

• Provide strategic guidance and direction to the agency, aligning with the company's mission and values.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agency growth strategies.
• Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities.

Client relationship management:

• Oversee and manage key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

• Provide strategic counsel to clients, aligning communication strategies with their business objectives.

Financial management:

• Manage client budgets and ensure profitability.
• Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures.
• Provide insight on the agency’s budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Team leadership & mentorship:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to account team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Support the development of team members' skills and expertise.

Operational management:

• Ensure efficient and effective agency operations.
• Implement and maintain agency processes and procedures.
• Manage agency resources and ensure optimal utilisation.

“Why” integration:

• Ensure that all client strategies and agency operations reflect the company's core value of understanding the “why.”

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in account management within a reputable, large agency environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing client accounts and delivering measurable results.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic with a strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for understanding the “why” behind brands and crafting impactful stories.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field.

Key Skills:

• Client relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Financial management
• Team leadership
• Operational management
• Business development
• Communication & presentation skills
• Problem-solver

Benefits:

• A flexible, part-time work arrangement.
• The opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing agency.
• A chance to work with a diverse range of clients.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• A company that values the importance of finding the “why” in everything.