Group Account Director | Lead Multi-Channel Campaigns

Irvine Partners; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Partners in Johannesburg is seeking a Group Account Director to oversee multiple account teams, drive client satisfaction, and ensure seamless integration of campaigns across creative, PR, and digital disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep experience in communications, a proven ability to grow client relationships, and the talent to inspire high-performing teams.

You will also handle budgets, pitches, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-channel campaigns across sectors.
• Strong leadership with experience in guiding teams to high performance.
• Exceptional client management skills with a track record of growing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for key client accounts and nurture trusted relationships.
• Lead development of innovative, multi-channel strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Oversee and mentor teams to ensure high standards of client service and professional development.

Skills

Campaign management

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Digital analytics

Tech-savviness

Industry knowledge

Tools

Analytics tools

Digital platforms

Job description

Irvine Partners in Johannesburg is seeking a Group Account Director to oversee multiple account teams, drive client satisfaction, and ensure seamless integration of campaigns across creative, PR, and digital disciplines. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep experience in communications, a proven ability to grow client relationships, and the talent to inspire high-performing teams.

You will also handle budgets, pitches, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable