Senior Account Director: Publications & Campaigns Leader

Publicis Groupe; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine_ in Cape Town, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Account Manager / Account Director to lead a portfolio of major client accounts. You will own client relationships, drive strategic guidance, and ensure top-tier delivery across print and digital publications and integrated campaigns.

The role demands ownership, exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' experience in account management within an agency.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of accounts and trusted client relationships.
• Lead client engagements with professionalism and commercial awareness.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Drive account growth through exceptional service delivery.
• Coordinate publication development from briefing to final production.
• Oversee print and digital publications, newsletters, reports and long-form content.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns on scope and budget.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Account management

Client service

Project management

Print publications

Job description

Machine_ in Cape Town, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Account Manager / Account Director to lead a portfolio of major client accounts. You will own client relationships, drive strategic guidance, and ensure top-tier delivery across print and digital publications and integrated campaigns.

The role demands ownership, exceptional organisation and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.