Events And Activations Accounts Manager

Grapevine Media; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Household brands

Excellence culture

Commission & career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Grapevine Media in Johannesburg is seeking an Events and Activations Account Manager to drive revenue and manage end-to-end experiential campaigns, from ideation to post-event reporting.

You will lead national and regional activations, coordinate venues, permits, staffing, and production, and own client relationships, ensuring brand objectives, footfall, and KPI targets are met.

Responsabilidades

• Pitch, plan, and manage national and regional event activations
• Oversee logistics: venue, permits, staffing, production, and live execution
• Own the client relationship: brief, proposal, execution, and post-event reporting
• Partner with internal teams to deliver high-quality events under pressure
• Ensure delivery on brand objectives, footfall targets, and visual excellence
• Manage budgets, supplier negotiations, and margin control

Descripción del empleo

Events and Activations Account Manager

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

Reports to: Sales Manager

Your mission

To drive repeat business and revenue through outstanding event activations. You’ll manage end-to-end client relationships for experiential campaigns—from ideation to post-event analysis—delivering consistent, polished results that clients return for.

Outcomes (12-Month Scorecard)

• Close R15–R32 million in campaign revenue from new and existing clients
• Deliver 20+ successful events, each meeting timing, budget, and quality KPIs
• Maintain 90%+ client satisfaction and retention from event clients
• Build and manage a portfolio of 4+ high-value, active event clients
• Develop and manage repeatable event templates and processes that reduce lead time and costs

Key responsibilities

• Pitch, plan, and manage national and regional event activations
• Oversee all logistics: venue, permits, staffing, production, and live execution
• Own the client relationship: brief, proposal, execution, and post-event reporting
• Partner with internal teams to deliver high-quality events under pressure
• Ensure delivery on brand objectives, footfall targets, and visual excellence
• Manage budgets, supplier negotiations, and margin control
• Lead or contribute to the centre court and retail eventing strategy
• Stay plugged into eventing trends, tech, and tools that enhance brand impact

Perks

• Hybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 in-office
• Work with household brands on high-visibility campaigns
• Join a team that delivers excellence without the drama
• Attractive commission structure and long-term career growth

Why this role exists

This is not just another job. It's a chance to take ownership of a growing revenue stream inside Grapevine, with multinationals and other top‑tier brands already waiting to engage. If you're ready to lead events that work and wow, this is your moment.