Client Partner

Aleph; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleph is hiring a Client Partner to drive Spotify advertising initiatives in South Africa, combining consultative selling with agency relationships for audio, podcast, and digital media campaigns.

You will own the full sales cycle, educate partners with data-driven storytelling, and collaborate with global Spotify and Aleph teams to scale local opportunities while staying ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital media, advertising sales, or client-facing roles at media agencies or tech platforms.
• Strong understanding of how agencies and brands plan, buy, and measure media campaigns, especially in audio or programmatic.
• Business-level English and knowledge of the South African media market.

Responsibilities

• Represent Spotify’s advertising solutions in the SA market via Aleph partnership.
• Lead conversations with brands and agencies to understand goals and reach the right audience.
• Build and manage relationships with media agencies and key advertisers.
• Inspire clients with Spotify’s ad formats: audio, video, and podcast integrations.
• Educate partners through presentations, trainings, and data-driven storytelling.
• Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, campaign strategy, proposals, execution.

Skills

Digital media

Client facing

Lead generation

Presentation skills

Account management

English proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Are you ready to join our digital revolution journey?

At Aleph, we’re not just part of the digital advertising landscape— we’re shaping its future. Representing the world’s leading platforms, including TikTok, Amazon, Google, and nearly 55 others, we operate in 130+ markets across new and existing geographies.

Our mission is to empower advertisers and brands to unlock the full potential of these platforms’ advertising capabilities. By fostering long-lasting partnerships, we create limitless opportunities for people and businesses to advertise effectively at both local and global levels.

With a presence spanning continents, Aleph offers you the chance to be part of a fast-growing, innovative team where your work makes a direct impact. If you’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, global environment, Aleph is the perfect place to build your career.

Ready to amplify the future of audio advertising? Spotify has changed how the world listens to music, and now it is transforming how brands connect with their audiences, one stream at a time.

Through Aleph, Spotify’s exclusive sales partner in South Africa, we are looking for a Client Partner to join our growing team and help scale Spotify’s advertising business locally. This is a digital advertising sales role for someone who enjoys consultative selling, media agency relationships, and audio, podcast, and digital media advertising. You will help agencies and advertisers harness the power of audio, podcasts, and cutting‑edge digital media, and shape the sound of brand success in South Africa.

What You Will Do

• Represent Spotify’s advertising solutions in the South African market through our partnership with Aleph.
• Lead conversations with brands and agencies, understand their business goals, and help them use Spotify to reach the right audience.
• Build, grow, and manage strong relationships with media agencies and key advertisers.
• Inspire clients with Spotify’s full range of ad formats, from audio to video to podcast integrations.
• Educate partners through impactful presentations, hands‑on training, and data‑driven storytelling.
• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching to campaign strategy, proposal development, and execution.
• Collaborate closely with our global Spotify and Aleph teams to ensure client success and campaign excellence.
• Stay on top of market trends, consumer behavior, and platform innovations to make proactive recommendations.
• Maintain accurate pipelines and forecasts in our CRM tools (Salesforce and Spotify systems).

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in digital media, advertising sales, or client‑facing roles at media agencies or tech platforms.
• A deep understanding of how agencies and brands plan, buy, and measure media campaigns, especially in audio or programmatic.
• A passion for Spotify, audio innovation, and the evolving digital media landscape.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn data into insights and insights into action.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Business‑level English and strong knowledge of the South African media market.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRMs is a plus.

What Will Make Us Really Love You

• You have a strong network in the South African media and advertising world.
• You are solutions‑oriented and love turning challenges into creative strategies.
• You thrive in fast‑paced, startup‑like environments where ownership matters.
• You are coachable, hungry to grow, and excited by change.
• You combine a consultative mindset with a competitive edge.

Why Join Us?

Aleph is a place of many cultures, perspectives, and talents. We support each other, creating an environment of giving and receiving. We value partnership and communication because we believe it takes a group of people to achieve great things. We are energized by our ever‑changing industry, and our curiosity keeps us learning and seeking out new opportunities.

We stay flexible and adaptable, and believe in moving with the speed of change. We encourage everyone to strive for more, providing our internal talent with growth opportunities and the ability to learn together.

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