Account Executive

Salt; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established creative agency is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Account Executive to enhance their dynamic team. This role presents a unique chance to engage in retail marketing campaigns for prominent clients in the tech and incentive sectors. If you are enthusiastic about advertising and excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this position is an exciting opportunity for your career growth. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact innovative marketing strategies and client satisfaction. Don't miss out on the chance to advance your career in this thriving agency setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in account management or client service, preferably in an agency.
• Relevant marketing or advertising qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client briefs into actionable deliverables for internal teams.
• Manage project timelines and ensure successful campaign rollouts.

Skills

Account Management

Client Service

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Communication Skills

Education

Qualification in Marketing

Qualification in Communications

Qualification in Advertising

Tools

Chase

Float

Job description

Salary: R 25 000,00 to R 35 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Overview:

A leading creative agency is looking for a Junior to Mid-Level Account Executive to join their growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on retail marketing campaigns and activations for major clients, including well-known tech and incentive brands. If you're passionate about advertising, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy the fast-paced nature of agency life, this position could be your next great career move.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret client briefs and translate them into clear, actionable deliverables for internal teams
• Coordinate the internal review and approval process of all creative and strategic work
• Present proposed work to clients and guide them through the feedback and approval process
• Oversee the successful rollout of approved campaigns within deadline and budget
• Manage active project timelines and maintain a detailed status schedule
• Reconcile and compile proof of execution (POE) documents for completed campaigns
• Ensure all work meets client expectations and service-level agreements (SLAs)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an account management or client service role, preferably in an agency environment
• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Communications, or Advertising
• Willingness to learn internal tools such as Chase and Float (training provided)
• Solid understanding of digital and social media marketing
• Awareness of current marketing and advertising trends

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact those candidates who have been selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within a week, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in the role and wish you the very best in your job search.