Digital Account Director

25Eight LLC; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking a talented Digital Account Director for a part-time remote role focused on managing a global account. Ideal candidates will have over five years in digital marketing, delivering strategic digital campaigns and maintaining client relationships. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team while leading digital initiatives and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital marketing, ideally in agency settings.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or global accounts.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to lead strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead liaison between client and agency teams on a major global account.
• Oversee digital media strategies and manage digital campaign aspects.
• Maintain strong client relationships with strategic insights.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Client Management

Campaign Planning

Reporting

Strategic Thinking

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-12 months (with potential to extend)
Work set up: Remote

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking a confident, organised, and experienced Digital Account Director to lead a major global account within a niche sector. This part-time, client-facing contract role is ideal for a strategic digital professional who thrives in overseeing multiple campaigns and enjoys serving as the primary point of contact for a flagship client.

What you will do:

• Key point of contact for client and activation teams on a major global account, acting as the lead liaison between client and agency teams.
• Develop and oversee digital media strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Manage all aspects of digital campaign planning, budgeting, execution, and optimisation.
• Lead a team and/or agency partners to ensure seamless delivery and strong performance.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to clients, maintaining high levels of trust and credibility.
• Present recommendations and campaign results to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• Maintain strong, senior-level client relationships with regular communication and strategic input.
• Ensure excellent organisation and prioritisation across simultaneous projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital marketing, ideally in agency settings, with experience leading large-scale or global accounts.
• Demonstrated experience managing internal teams or external agency partners.
• Strong client-facing experience with the gravitas to lead senior conversations and steer strategy.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills—able to manage multiple campaigns at once.
• Strong reporting, presentation, and communication abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strategic thinker who understands how to align digital tactics with client objectives.
• Adept at handling complex stakeholder environments and fast-moving priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating cross-functionally.
• Flexible, reliable, and confident in owning a key account relationship end-to-end.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.