Strategic Client Partner – Digital Advertising (SA)

Uplift People Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotify in South Africa seeks a Client Partner to grow advertising revenue across audio, podcast, video, and digital formats. You will manage current agency relationships, win new business, and tailor solutions to client objectives.

Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, you will own the sales cycle, forecast revenue, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated advertising campaigns. Travel between cities may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital advertising sales or related role.
• Established network of SA media agencies/advertisers.
• Excellent English and strong consultative selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of agencies and advertisers.
• Pitch Spotify ad solutions and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Deliver consultative sales strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Build strategic partnerships across SA media landscape.

Skills

Digital advertising sales

Agency partnerships

New business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Spotify in South Africa seeks a Client Partner to grow advertising revenue across audio, podcast, video, and digital formats. You will manage current agency relationships, win new business, and tailor solutions to client objectives.

Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, you will own the sales cycle, forecast revenue, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated advertising campaigns. Travel between cities may be required.