Seo & Ai Search Account Manager

Cherry Assistant Llc; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonuses and pension

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Volunteer days

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Work away scheme

Training & development

Mindfulness/wellbeing memberships

Access to memberships for finances and

Job summary

Sage in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead SA events across business units and product portfolio. You will orchestrate webinars, virtual experiences, conferences, and networking events to bring our brand to life and drive measurable business results.

Working closely with marketing, sales, digital teams, external partners and our regional Events Executive, you will manage timelines, budgets, venues, speakers and ROI, ensuring seamless attendee experiences and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in event management, ideally within B2B, technology, or marketing.
• Proven experience delivering both virtual events and in‑person experiences, from planning through to reporting.
• Familiarity with webinar platforms such as ON24, GoToWebinar, Zoom, or Webex.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate speakers, suppliers, agencies, and internal teams.
• A data‑driven mindset, with experience measuring event performance and using insights to improve engagement and ROI.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a diverse programme of virtual and in‑person events, from initial concept through delivery and post‑event evaluation.
• Manage webinars and online events, coordinating speakers, content, agendas, interactive features, and platforms such as ON24 and GoToWebinar.
• Oversee in‑person conferences, trade shows, and networking events, managing venues, suppliers, budgets, branding, logistics, and attendee experiences.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to promote events, generate quality leads, and maximise audience participation and business impact.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, speakers, sponsors, agencies, and external partners to deliver seamless events.
• Track attendance, engagement, lead generation, and ROI, using insights and feedback to continually improve event performance.
• Own event timelines, budgets, multiple projects, and on‑the‑day execution, ensuring every detail is delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Communication

B2B/tech marketing experience

Tools

ON24

GoToWebinar

Zoom

Webex

Job description

Created experiences that connect, engage and drive growth

At Sage, we believe great experiences bring brands to life and create meaningful connections with customers. We're looking for a proactive, highly organised Events Manager to lead the delivery of our South African events programme across our business units and product portfolio.

From engaging webinars and virtual experiences to high-impact conferences, trade shows, and networking events, you'll bring our brand to life, create memorable attendee experiences, and turn events into measurable business results.

Working closely with marketing, sales, digital teams, external partners, and our regional Events Executive, you'll play a key role in driving engagement, generating leads, and supporting our performance marketing goals.

This role is based in Johannesburg and is hybrid: 3 days working in office.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute a diverse programme of virtual and in‑person events, from initial concept and planning through to delivery and post‑event evaluation.
• Manage webinars and online events, coordinating speakers, content, agendas, interactive features, and platforms such as ON24 and GoToWebinar.
• Oversee in‑person conferences, trade shows, and networking events, managing venues, suppliers, budgets, branding, logistics, and attendee experiences.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to promote events, generate quality leads, and maximise audience participation and business impact.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, speakers, sponsors, agencies, and external partners to deliver seamless events.
• Track attendance, engagement, lead generation, and ROI, using insights and feedback to continually improve event performance.
• Own event timelines, budgets, multiple projects, and on‑the‑day execution, ensuring every detail is delivered to a high standard.

What you'll bring

• 5‑7 years' experience in event management, ideally within B2B, technology, or marketing.
• Proven experience delivering both virtual events and in‑person experiences, from planning through to reporting.
• Familiarity with webinar platforms such as ON24, GoToWebinar, Zoom, or Webex.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate speakers, suppliers, agencies, and internal teams.
• A data‑driven mindset, with experience measuring event performance and using insights to improve engagement and ROI.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.

Why join Sage?

At Sage, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a team helping businesses thrive.

Benefits

• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top‑up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• 8 bank holiday days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• 50% income protection
• Holiday buy + sell
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Hybrid working
• Healthy Mind app membership
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

Location and Employment

Johannesburg, South Africa – Full time – Hybrid

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, contact the Sage recruiting team.