Senior Digital Ad Partnerships & Growth Lead

Uplift People Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift People Consulting is seeking a commercially driven Client Partner to join its digital advertising team in Johannesburg or Cape Town. You will manage an existing portfolio of agency and advertiser clients, develop new business opportunities, and build strong relationships across the advertising ecosystem.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in digital advertising or media sales, an established SA network, and a strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital advertising or media sales
• Established SA agency/advertiser network
• Strong commercial mindset and relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of agency and advertiser clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the advertising ecosystem.
• Develop commercially focused strategies to increase client investment.
• Take ownership of client relationships and business development activities from day one.

Skills

Digital advertising

Media sales

Agency partnerships

Networking

Negotiation

Job description

Uplift People Consulting is seeking a commercially driven Client Partner to join its digital advertising team in Johannesburg or Cape Town. You will manage an existing portfolio of agency and advertiser clients, develop new business opportunities, and build strong relationships across the advertising ecosystem.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in digital advertising or media sales, an established SA network, and a strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and communication skills.