Senior Account Manager

Make It Good; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Account Manager to strengthen client relationships and manage multi-channel campaigns. You will guide project delivery, mentor junior staff, and contribute to impactful marketing strategies. Candidates should have 5-7 years of account management experience, a degree in Marketing, and excellent communication skills. A collaborative and fast-paced environment awaits those who are passionate about creative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of account management experience in a creative digital PR or marketing agency.
• Experience managing medium to large clients and multi-channel campaigns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients building strong trusted partnerships.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of campaigns across various channels.
• Mentor junior team members and help build a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Powerpoint

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Johannesburg (Bryanston)

Work model: Fully in-office

Salary: R35 000 R45 000 CTC

Why you’d want to work here

Join an award-winning purpose-driven agency creating marketing that matters

Be part of a collaborative energetic team that genuinely cares about doing great work

Work with global brands across diverse sectors and markets

Fast-paced no-ego environment where growth is encouraged and recognised

Contribute to campaigns that deliver real-world social and commercial impact

About our client

Our client is one of South Africas leading purpose-led marketing agencies known for their ability to deliver creative campaigns that drive both brand performance and social change. They combine strategy creativity and measurable impact to connect brands with people across Africa in meaningful ways.

What the job involves

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients building strong trusted partnerships
• Understand client objectives positioning and market context to provide smart strategic guidance
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of campaigns across digital ATL BTL social and experiential channels
• Collaborate with internal teams creative strategy production and media to deliver best-in-class work

Lead project timelines, budgets, approvals and reporting

• Maintain profitability and ensure all work meets high creative and strategic standards
• Help shape creative briefs and contribute to ideation brainstorms and reviews
• Present creative work and campaign results confidently to clients
• Use insights and data to inform campaign recommendations and future plans
• Mentor junior team members and help build a culture of accountability collaboration and excellence

What you need to be considered

• 47 years account management experience in a creative digital PR or marketing agency
• Experience managing medium to large clients and multi-channel campaigns
• Solid understanding of brand strategy creative process and digital / social landscapes
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strong commercial awareness budgeting forecasting profitability
• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Calm solutions-driven and collaborative approach
• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications or a related field

Bonus points if you

• Have worked on purpose-driven or socially impactful campaigns
• Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments
• Are a natural relationship builder who loves seeing ideas come to life

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• OEM
• Account Management
• Product Demos
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Salesforce
• Relationship Management
• Sales Management
• Customer relationship management
• Enterprise Sales
• Negotiation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1