Account Manager

Peppa Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media automation firm in South Africa is looking for an experienced Account Manager based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years in digital sales, particularly with agencies and social media platforms. Responsibilities include managing and growing client relationships, driving social platform adoption, and ensuring campaign success. This role requires strong presentation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in digital sales, preferably with agencies or social media platforms.
• Deep understanding of social ad products and performance metrics.
• Excellent sales hygiene and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow agency relationships in South Africa.
• Drive adoption of exclusive experiences across social platforms.
• Handle client relationships, upsells, and renewals.

Skills

Digital sales experience

Understanding of social ad products

Strong presentation skills

Ability to navigate the South African agency landscape

CRM discipline

Entrepreneurial mindset

Passion for innovation

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a social media automation company or an AI-powered robot company, is looking to employ an Account Manager in their JHB office.

Duties & Responsibilities

We're looking for a Johannesburg-based Account Manager to manage and grow agency relationships in South Africa, driving adoption of exclusive experiences across top social platforms.

This is an active hunter role, ideal for someone who thrives on connecting with agencies, solving problems creatively, and guiding clients through complex social experiences with confidence.

You'll have full support from our Sales Enablement and Product teams, helping you pitch, brainstorm, and deliver campaigns that outperform standard media benchmarks.

Handles client relationships, upsells, and renewals.

Good communication, and quarterly incentives for retention and growth.

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years' experience in digital sales, preferably with agencies or social media platforms.

• Deep understanding of social ad products, campaign objectives, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of the South African agency landscape and comfort navigating it independently.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills; able to make technical topics clear and persuasive.
• Experience with Meta, TikTok, or other social APIs is a plus.
• Excellent sales hygiene, CRM discipline, and follow-through.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive, hunter mentality.
• Passion for innovation in the social space and measurable brand impact.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?