Brand Experiences Account Manager

Grapevine Media; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail media company is seeking a Brand Experiences Account Manager to drive revenue and manage key brand relationships. You will oversee national campaigns, ensuring their success from proposal to execution. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in media sales and brand activations. This hybrid role offers flexibility, major brand clients, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work setup

National brand clients and campaigns

Ambitious team environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to hit and exceed revenue targets.
• Experience managing national brand clients.
• Ability to juggle multiple campaigns effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage centre court and experiential campaigns.
• Own client relationships from proposal to wrap-up.
• Ensure smooth campaign rollout with internal teams.

Skills

5+ years in brand activations

Media sales

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Brand Experiences Account Manager

Location: Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days in-office

Reports to: Sales Manager

About Grapevine Media

Grapevine Media is a leading retail media business known for creating high-impact, brand experiences. We help brands connect with consumers through unforgettable in mall, retail and experiential campaigns. If you’re passionate about advertising that moves people—and product—this is your place.

Your Mission

To drive revenue, build relationships, and deliver standout brand experiences. You’ll manage a portfolio of leading brands, run national campaigns, and bring creative activations to life.

Outcomes

In Your First 12 Months, You Will

• Close R15–R32 million in revenue from existing brand clients.
• Earn very lucartive commissions
• Retain a global brand and build a portfolio of 4+ active brand clients
• Successfully plan and execute 30+ campaigns
• Build strong, trusted relationships with brand and marketing decision-makers
  
  

Responsibilities

• Pitch and manage centre court, retail and experiential campaigns
• Own the client relationship—from proposal to post-campaign wrap-up
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth campaign rollout
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Analyse performance and prepare clear post-campaign reports
• Stay ahead of industry trends, media formats, and retail opportunities
• Understand key production elements: print, digital signage, and event logistics
  
  

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years in brand activations, media sales, events or shopper marketing
• A proven ability to hit and exceed revenue targets
• Confidence managing national brand clients and high-value campaigns
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to juggle multiple campaigns with calm and focus
• Bonus: Experience in centre court or mall activations, digital signage, or eventing
  
  

Perks

• Hybrid work setup: 3 days at home, 2 days in-office
• National brand clients, big-name campaigns, and exciting growth
• A tight-knit, ambitious team with a focus on doing work that matters
  
  

Ready to help brands show up, stand out, and sell more?