Client Partner, East & West Africa - Global Business Solutions (Johannesburg Based)

Tiktok; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media company is looking for a Client Partner based in Johannesburg to identify and secure business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The role requires direct experience in brand advertising, media sales, and a deep understanding of the local economy. You'll drive revenue through client partnerships while creating strategic media solutions. Candidates should possess strong communication and presentation skills with a proven track record in exceeding sales targets. Full-time employment with opportunities for travel to Kenya and Nigeria.

Benefits

Join a innovative and diverse team

Opportunities for learning and growth

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Direct experience in brand advertising and media sales with a strong understanding of the SSA economy.
• Deep expertise in social media, mobile apps, and digital marketing.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to Kenya and Nigeria quarterly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure business opportunities across SSA.
• Drive revenue by partnering with direct clients.
• Offer strategic media solutions to clients.
• Generate compelling sales propositions.
• Liaise with teams on executing initiatives.

Skills

Brand advertising

Media sales

Online advertising

Social media expertise

Digital marketing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Client Partner, East & West Africa – Global Business Solutions (Johannesburg based)

Tik Tok Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritise, and secure business opportunities across SSA, mainly in Kenya and Nigeria.
• Drive revenue for Tik Tok by seeking partnerships with direct clients.
• Use a consultative approach by offering strategic media solutions to clients.
• Create compelling sales propositions utilising internal and external data for respective regions.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams on structuring and executing operational and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement best practices for client interaction, sales, and services.
• Storytelling, supported and backed by data; create persuasive sales presentations using market trends and case studies.
• Ensure that our clients receive the highest level of sales and operational customer service.
• Update clients on Tik Tok products and developments, and clients and agencies on best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct experience in brand advertising, media sales, and/or online advertising, with a strong understanding of the SSA economy, particularly South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
• Deep expertise in social media, mobile apps, and digital marketing, including auction-based and biddable media.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and win support from key internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Kenya and Nigeria at least once per quarter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform well in a highly dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Creative, outside‑the‑box thinker and strategist.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for Tik Tok marketing, and up for the challenge of building something from the bottom up.

About Tik Tok

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video.

At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

• Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok's mission.
• Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible.
• Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
• We strive to do great things with great people.
• We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company.
• Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team.
• We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come.
• By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.
• When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.
• Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Tik Tok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.
• Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace.
• At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
• To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.
• We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Technology, Information and Media