Influencer Practice Unit Lead

Dentsu International Americas; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu International Americas is hiring for a senior leadership role within its Influence practice in Cape Town. You will own the overall success of assigned client accounts, directing strategy, managing relationships, leading teams, and driving commercial performance.

You will be responsible for aligning brand objectives with creator-led campaigns, maintaining high standards, budgeting, hiring input, and ensuring successful delivery across the unit.

Qualifications

• Strategically minded; connect day-to-day delivery to the account's growth and retention.
• Commercially fluent; manage budgets, margin health and cross-sell opportunities.
• People-focused; line-manage Lead-tier team members and mentor for succession.

Responsibilities

• Set and approve account direction aligned with client objectives and brand strategy.
• Sign off on creator casting and commercial fit; coordinate with Strategy and Delivery leads.
• Lead major client meetings and manage senior relationships and Escalations.
• Identify and pursue upsell and new business opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media or related field

Job description

Dentsu International Americas is hiring for a senior leadership role within its Influence practice in Cape Town. You will own the overall success of assigned client accounts, directing strategy, managing relationships, leading teams, and driving commercial performance.

You will be responsible for aligning brand objectives with creator-led campaigns, maintaining high standards, budgeting, hiring input, and ensuring successful delivery across the unit.