Regional Account Director

Salt Digital Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking an Account Director to lead strategic client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-impact marketing programs. You will manage promotions, POS campaigns, and supplier relations, driving commercial success and operational excellence across a large team.

The role requires confident communication, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering results under tight deadlines while aligning with global marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in promotional goods or marketing services industry.
• Ability to lead large, high-performing teams.
• Proactive project management and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented with budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key client accounts from onboarding to contract completion.
• Oversee workflows, quality control and timely execution across the team.
• Own the account's financial performance including forecasting and budget management.
• Collaborate with operations to develop new product concepts from client briefs.
• Mentor a large team and ensure alignment with business goals and development.
• Manage KPIs and SLAs and drive revenue across markets.
• Partner with senior leadership for cohesive communication with global strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Project management

Operational excellence

Team management

Revenue growth

Job description

Account Director A global leader in outsourced marketing services, is looking for a strategic and results-driven Account Director to lead client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-impact marketing programs. This role requires a confident communicator with a strong background in promotional marketing, POS campaigns, and supplier management. You'll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of client contracts, ensuring commercial success, and driving operational excellence across your team. You'll also be responsible for leading a large, high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key client accounts, ensuring seamless delivery from onboarding through to contract completion.


• Oversee all transactions and workflows, ensuring quality control and timely execution across the team.


• Own the financial performance of the account, including forecasting, reporting, and budget management.


• Collaborate with operations to develop new product concepts based on client briefs.


• Manage and mentor a large, high-performing team, ensuring alignment with business goals and professional development.


• Manage KPIs and SLAs.


• Work closely with internal teams to share opportunities and drive revenue across markets.


• Partner with senior leadership to ensure cohesive communication and alignment with global marketing strategies.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in the promotional goods or marketing services industry


• Strong leadership experience managing large, high-performing teams


• Proactive approach to project management and problem-solving


• Detail-oriented with a solid understanding of budget constraints


• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Passionate, enthusiastic, and driven to deliver excellence