FMCG Account Director (Advertising)

Tyron Consultancy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in advertising based in Johannesburg is looking for an FMCG Account Director. You will be responsible for delivering quality creative work, leading senior-level client relationships, and overseeing multiple projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in marketing or advertising, along with strong communication and project management skills. Competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years working in a marketing or advertising department is a must have.

Responsibilities

• Leading senior-level relationships with key clients or accounts.
• Overseeing multiple projects and account teams across disciplines.
• Developing strategic growth plans and identifying upsell opportunities.
• Ensuring profitability, resource allocation, and team performance.
• Approving campaign strategies, budgets, and creative outputs.
• Mentoring account managers and supporting team development.
• Reporting on account health, performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Acting as the escalation point for issues or delivery risks.
• Collaborating with directors across creative, strategy, and digital.
• Contributing to new business pitches and account onboarding.

Skills

Communication and Presentation skills

Project Management and Organization skills

Budgeting and Financial Management skills

Marketing and Advertising knowledge

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in the marketing or advertising industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

FMCG Account Director (Advertising) required in Johannesburg.

You will take responsibility for the delivery of quality creative work that meets the client’s briefs and addresses their business problems, and must champion that work.

Salary: R40 000 – R45 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading senior-level relationships with key clients or accounts
• Overseeing multiple projects and account teams across disciplines
• Developing strategic growth plans and identifying upsell opportunities
• Ensuring profitability, resource allocation, and team performance
• Approving campaign strategies, budgets, and creative outputs
• Mentoring account managers and supporting team development
• Reporting on account health, performance, and commercial outcomes
• Acting as the escalation point for issues or delivery risks
• Collaborating with directors across creative, strategy, and digital
• Contributing to new business pitches and account onboarding

Key Requirements:

• Communication and Presentation skills
• Project Management and Organization skills
• Budgeting and Financial Management skills
• Marketing and Advertising knowledge
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in the marketing or advertising industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• Min 5-7 years working in a marketing or advertising department is a must have