In-Store Advertising Account Manager

Grapevine; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1 500 000 - 3 200 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail media business as a Brand Experiences Account Manager. You'll drive revenue and manage national campaigns, building strong relationships with brand clients. This hybrid role offers the chance to work from home and in the office, focusing on impactful brand experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in brand activations, media sales, events, or shopper marketing.
• Proven ability to hit and exceed revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of leading brands and run national campaigns.
• Own client relationships from proposal to post-campaign wrap-up.
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Negotiation

Job description

Join to apply for the Brand Experiences Account Manager role at Grapevine Media.

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 lucrative 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.

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.