Senior Account Manager (PR)

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

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a confident Senior Account Manager to oversee key client relationships and manage campaign delivery from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in account management, a solid grasp of brand strategy, and be adept in a fast-paced work environment. This role offers an opportunity to work with global brands and contribute to impactful marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ account management experience in PR or events.
• Experience managing medium to large clients.
• Solid understanding of brand strategy and digital landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for key clients.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Account management

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

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 Africa’s 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.

They’re looking for a confident, proactive Senior Account Manager to take ownership of key clients and ensure that every campaign runs smoothly — from strategic brief to flawless delivery.

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…

• 4–7 years’ account management experience in PR or events
• 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
• Bachelor’s 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