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No Sweat; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic advertising agency in Johannesburg is seeking a motivated Account Manager to serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams. The role demands strong client relationship management, campaign coordination, and strategic oversight to ensure effective marketing solutions aligned with client objectives. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in account management and exhibit excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary

Exposure to high-profile client accounts

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in account management or client service roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of advertising principles and digital marketing trends.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for multiple client accounts.
• Translate client goals into actionable briefs for internal teams.
• Manage advertising campaigns end-to-end.

Skills

Client relationship management

Campaign coordination

Strategic oversight

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Project management tools

Client relationship management software

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a motivated Account Manager to act as the key liaison between clients and internal teams within a dynamic advertising agency environment.

This role demands strong client relationship management, campaign coordination, and strategic oversight to ensure delivery of effective marketing solutions aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for multiple client accounts, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships.
• Translate client goals into clear, actionable briefs for creative, media, and production teams.
• Manage advertising campaigns end-to-end, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate regular communication with clients, providing updates and managing expectations with tact and professionalism.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are met on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts through additional services or campaigns.
• Resolve client challenges promptly, ensuring satisfaction while balancing agency resources and priorities.
• Prepare and present client reports on campaign progress and results.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in account management or client service roles, preferably within an advertising or marketing agency setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, working effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of advertising principles, digital marketing trends, and campaign execution processes.
• Proficient with project management tools and client relationship management software.
• Reliable and available to work full-time on-site in Bedfordview.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary of R40,.
• Exposure to managing high-profile client accounts across diverse industries.
• Opportunity to build core skills in client relationship management, campaign management, and strategic advertising planning.
• Collaborative work environment fostering creativity and professional growth.

This role suits a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys client interaction, and is committed to delivering excellence while balancing multiple priorities.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and an effective project manager who can maintain strong client satisfaction while managing internal team dynamics.