Strategic Account Director - Financial Services Lead

ninety9cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

99c in Cape Town seeks an Account Director to lead the relationship with a major financial services client, guiding integrated communications and media strategies. You will partner with the creative lead, drive proposals, budgets, and performance across touchpoints, while mentoring junior team members.

You’ll stay ahead of industry trends, manage multiple projects, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with client collaboration and proactive portfolio management from Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, trusted client relationships and acting as a strategic partner
• Bringing understanding of integrated communications across ATL and digital channels
• Managing budgets, invoicing and financial administration

Job description

99c in Cape Town seeks an Account Director to lead the relationship with a major financial services client, guiding integrated communications and media strategies. You will partner with the creative lead, drive proposals, budgets, and performance across touchpoints, while mentoring junior team members.

You’ll stay ahead of industry trends, manage multiple projects, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with client collaboration and proactive portfolio management from Cape Town.