Strategic Account Manager - Group Schemes (Finance)

The Recruitment Council; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work model in Sandton

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation policy

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic agency culture

Job summary

The Recruitment Council in Sandton, Johannesburg, is seeking a Senior PR Account Manager to lead client accounts, develop innovative PR strategies, and oversee campaign execution. You will act as primary contact for key clients, provide expert counsel, and foster long-term relationships across a diverse portfolio in a fast-paced agency environment.

This hybrid role offers a blend of office and remote work in Sandton with a dynamic, results-driven culture and clear opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in public relations, with at least 3 years in an agency setting or managing key accounts.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns for diverse clients.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, client management, and project management skills.
• Strong media relations skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client accounts, serving as the main point of contact and strategic advisor.
• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies tailored to individual client objectives.
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and quality of all deliverables.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and influencers relevant to client industries.
• Mentor and guide junior account staff, fostering their professional development.
• Track campaign performance, analyze results, and provide insightful reports and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic thinking

Client management

Media relations

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Job description

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Sandton) – Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility in Sandton.

Senior PR Account Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior PR Account Manager to join their bustling agency in Sandton. This role requires a seasoned professional to lead client accounts, develop innovative PR strategies, and manage campaign execution to achieve outstanding results. You will serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, providing expert counsel and fostering strong, long‑term relationships. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients in a high‑energy, results‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client accounts, serving as the main point of contact and strategic advisor.
• Develop and implement comprehensive public relations strategies tailored to individual client objectives.
• Oversee the execution of PR campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and quality of all deliverables.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and influencers relevant to client industries.
• Mentor and guide junior account staff, fostering their professional development.
• Track campaign performance, analyze results, and provide insightful reports and recommendations to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in public relations, with at least 3 years in an agency setting or managing key accounts.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns for diverse clients.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, client management, and project management skills.
• Strong media relations skills and a deep understanding of the media landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility in Sandton.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous vacation policy and opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A dynamic, collaborative agency culture with significant client-facing responsibilities.