710 Account Director jobs in South Africa

The
Account Director
is the strategic leader responsible for overseeing and nurturing a key client portfolio on one of South Africa's largest and oldest Financial Services Provider.

In this pivotal leadership role, the
Account Director
will be entrusted with steering the strategic direction for a selected client portfolio on one of Incubeta's key client accounts. This is not just any client; you will be the primary steward within your portfolio remit for one of South Africa's largest and most storied financial services brands—an institution that has played a defining role in the country's economy for decades and continues to impact the lives of millions.

The core role of the
Account Director
at Incubeta involves fostering strong client relationships, developing tailored digital strategies to meet business objectives, and ensuring the successful execution of these strategies across various channels. They are also responsible for the financial health of their accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability monitoring.

Additionally, the
Account Director
plays a crucial role in team leadership and development, mentoring and guiding Account Managers to reach their full potential. This role is required to provide leadership to internal teams, particularly Account Managers, that support the Account Director on their client portfolio across day-to-day admin tasks and key strategic initiatives. Mentorship and growth of Account Managers is a key requirement.

Purpose of this role

The purpose of the Account Director is to manage and grow a portfolio of clients to deliver business growth for them and for Incubeta.

Place Within Organisation

• Leads a portfolio of accounts, across client service and into operations, media planning, consultancy and delivery.
• Collaborates with counterparts in other teams to identify better ways of working and / or new services.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Fully understand clients' business objectives and develop tailored digital strategies to meet those objectives.
• Conduct regular client meetings, including weekly status updates and quarterly business reviews.

Strategic Account Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies across various channels, including SEO, Google Ads, GMP, social media and creative enablement.
• Drive the development of client roadmaps and ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Present solution pitches, media strategies, and performance reports to clients, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Financial Management:

• Develop, manage, and oversee client financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability monitoring.
• Negotiate commercials and ensure the financial health of client accounts.
• Ensure accurate monthly billing, forecasting, and profitability management.

Service Excellence:

• Collaborate with Technical Specialists and Team Leads to deliver high-quality digital solutions and campaigns.
• Ensure accurate and insightful reporting, closing the loop on insights and opportunities.
• Oversee QA processes and ensure deliverables meet client expectations and agency standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Mentor and grow Account Managers, providing leadership and skills development to prepare them for senior roles.
• Empower team members to leverage their strengths and contribute to client success.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage projects and campaigns from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes and workflows, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide clear and detailed briefs, including budgets, timelines, deliverables, and relevant codes for timesheet management.

Knowledge and Skill Development:

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging digital marketing technologies.
• Continuously upskill on Incubeta services and broader business trends to provide innovative solutions to clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent:
  A degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven Experience:
  Senior experience in Account Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a digital advertising agency or marketing communications environment.
• Demonstrated Digital Experience:
  Recent and involved experience in developing, rolling out and reporting on digital campaigns across Meta, Google, Display&Video360, Third Party Publishers, TikTok, Linkedin and X.
• Proven Track Record:
  Of managing and growing key client accounts in a digital marketing agency setting.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and tools (e.g., SEO, Paid Media (Google and Social Media) and creative enablement)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies clearly.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Google Product Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Docs, LookerStudio)
• Microsoft Office (Excel & Powerpoint)

Advantageous

• project management
• Harvest Time Management
• Google Ads Certifications
• Meta Blue Print Certifications
• Google Analytics 4 Certifications
• Google Marketing Platform Media Modules (DV360, CM360, SA360) Certifications

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a client-centric approach.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and results-driven.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Incubeta Company Values:

• Earn Trust:
  Focused on maintaining and increasing customer focus, works with the customer in mind earning trust along each step with clients and colleagues
• Help Others Succeed:
  Makes an active contribution to a joint result (organizational target) or to resolving problems or conflicts. Think in terms of possibilities. Is able to solve issues and problems in a timely and effective manner, working as a team.
• Dare to Lead:
  Is willing to improve individual performance and stimulate others to act accordingly. Setting the standard and example. Being solution driven.
• Exceed Expectations:
  Carries out tasks without help from others; takes command of problem situations and aims to achieve more than the basic requirements. Goes above and beyond the basic expectations of the role and the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Incubeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Please take note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

Join us at Incubeta to shape the future of digital marketing

Everything To Gain is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Account Director to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring that their needs are met while identifying opportunities for growth and engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through projects and collaborative initiatives that drive success.

As an Account Director, you will lead client meetings, manage internal teams, and coordinate resources to execute strategic initiatives. You will leverage your industry knowledge and relationship management skills to elevate client satisfaction and loyalty. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on both our clients' success and our company's growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in account management or a client-facing role, preferably in a related industry.
• Strong track record of managing multiple client accounts and delivering results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships through trust and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities to address client needs effectively.
• Familiarity with project management tools and CRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a relevant field is preferred.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off – we trust you to balance your work and life
• Remote-first – work from anywhere in the world
• Join a high-performance, design-forward culture that values creativity, autonomy, and impact

About CMG (Connective Media Group)

CMG is a US-based performance marketing agency with a global workforce, specializing in the healthcare sector. We help healthcare brands maximize ROI through data-driven strategies, precision targeting, and measurable results that fuel sustainable growth.

Agile, entrepreneurial, and results-obsessed, CMG combines deep healthcare knowledge with cutting-edge performance marketing to deliver impact where it matters most: driving client growth and measurable return on investment.

Your Role and Impact

As an Account Director, you'll sit at the epicenter of our client engagements—leading strategy, managing outcomes, and mentoring a small but mighty team. You'll be the person clients trust, internal teams count on, and performance revolves around.

You will:

• Own Strategy: Translate client business goals into performance marketing plans that win.
• Manage the Work: Set the pace, run agile standups, and keep teams aligned and accountable.
• Lead the Relationship: Be the voice clients count on for clear guidance and smart recommendations.
• Think in Numbers: Analyze performance data, ask the right questions, and bring strategic insights.
• Talk on Your Feet: Whether it's presenting to a C-suite or fielding an unexpected question, you're ready.
• Drive Growth: Spot new opportunities, pitch great ideas, and get buy-in to execute.
• Mentor & Manage: Be the lead on clients and coordinate resources for those clients.
• Master the Details: Keep budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and documentation sharp and accurate.

Requirements

Must-Have Experience

• Agency veteran: 8+ years in a digital agency, leading client accounts across paid media.
• Paid media fluency: You've managed campaigns in Google Ads, Meta, and other major platforms.
• Platform savvy: In-platform experience with GA, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and dashboards is second nature.
• Financial command: Comfortable owning budgets, forecasts, and client-level profitability.
• Strategic chops: Proven success driving performance in highly regulated industries
• Natural team leader: You're comfortable leading a team with depth, heart and passion.
• Presentation-ready: A confident communicator—written, visual, and verbal.
• Deeply Analytical: You live in the numbers and make decisions that move the needle.
• AI-native: You don't just dabble—you apply AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Perplexity to work smarter and faster.
• Detail-obsessed: You never let the small stuff slide and can juggle complex, high-volume accounts without blinking.

What's in it for you?

• High accountability, low ego environment
• 100% remote work (Some flexibility on EST timezone)
• Supportive management and colleagues
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact

Account Director – Ivie Media

Cape Town | Full-time | On-site / Hybrid

Ivie Media is a
strategic agency specialising in Above-the-Line (ATL) media
. We work with high-profile brands to deliver impactful media strategies and campaigns that drive measurable results. We are looking for an experienced
Account Director
to lead key client relationships and help expand our portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of
  high-profile client accounts
  , acting as their trusted media partner.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of
  ATL media campaigns
  (TV, radio, OOH, pDOOH, and more).
• Collaborate with internal teams and media partners to ensure campaigns deliver against business objectives.
• Build and maintain
  senior-level client relationships
  , providing insight, strategy, and direction.
• Drive
  new business opportunities
  through networking, pitching, and proposals, while maintaining a strong commercial focus.
• Mentor and guide account teams, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as an
  Account Director (or Senior Account Manager)
  within a
  media or strategic agency environment
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  Above-the-Line media channels
  and campaign planning.
• A track record of managing
  high-value accounts
  and delivering results.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and secure
  new business opportunities
  .
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A confident, strategic thinker who can translate client objectives into
  effective ATL media campaigns
  .

Why join us:

At Ivie Media, we're dedicated to building strategies that matter. You'll work with leading brands, shape high-profile campaigns, and be part of a collaborative, growth-driven team where your expertise makes a direct impact.

Company Description

The Bread is an award-winning through-the-line agency with teams in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and London. We specialize in PR, Content, Events, Influencer Marketing, Social Media, and Strategy. Our agency is known for delivering comprehensive marketing solutions that ensure client success across various platforms.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Account Director located in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, with some work from home acceptable. The Account Director will be responsible for leading account management activities, overseeing project execution, and managing client relationships. This role involves team leadership, driving sales, and ensuring successful project delivery aligned with client goals.

Qualifications

• Account Management and Sales skills
• Team Management and Leadership skills
• Project Management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field prefereable
• 5+ years of experience in account management / account direction
• Experience in an agency environment required
• Experience in the consumer goods industry a plus

Primary Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management:

• Attend meetings, and build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients and address their concerns or inquiries promptly.
• Regularly engage in strategic discussions with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and objectives.
• Understand clients' business objectives and proactively identify opportunities to add value through Company services.
• Conduct regular check-ins with clients to assess their satisfaction and address any concerns.

Strategic Account Planning:

• Develop comprehensive account plans for each client, outlining objectives, strategies, and action plans to achieve mutual success.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with the MD to maximise revenue potential.
• Position the Company as an expert in its field, ensuring that all work executed by the broader team delivers upon client expectations and strategy.
• Deliver innovative, forward-thinking approaches to client accounts, to drive excellence and differentiation.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging platforms to ensure a competitive edge in the marketing landscape.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Oversee and manage a team of account managers and coordinators, providing guidance and support to achieve client satisfaction and targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of products and services to clients.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork to drive excellence in client service.
• Foster an environment that supports and encourages a positive attitude towards client work and requests, with an eagerness to improve on outputs.
• Ensure all deadlines are met and the standard of work delivery is high for yourself and the team / department you manage.

New Team Member Onboarding:

• Facilitate the seamless onboarding of new team members, providing them with the necessary training, resources, and mentorship to integrate smoothly into their roles.
• Develop and enhance materials required for the onboarding process, ensuring they align with organisational goals and values to set team members up for success.
• Act as a mentor and resource for new team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Client Advocacy:

• Act as a client advocate within the organisation, ensuring that client feedback and needs are addressed to improve service quality and offerings.
• Work closely with various departments and teams within the Company to communicate client needs and market trends.

Crisis Communication:

• Identify potential crises and reputational brand risks, and escalate these to the necessary stakeholders timeously.
• Collaborate with the client and the account team to prepare and execute crisis communications strategies, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging during challenging situations.

Performance Tracking, Reporting and Analysis:

• Monitor and analyse the performance of client campaigns, ongoing monthly activity and ad-hoc projects tracking metrics such as reach, engagement, conversions, impressions, ROI, etc. to ensure the agency is meeting performance expectations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and work with the team in generating comprehensive monthly and campaign-specific reports on all efforts.
• Use data-driven insights to optimise future efforts and work with the team to compile insights for reports, as necessary.

Financial Management:

• Responsible for achieving revenue targets and managing account budgets effectively.
• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Maximise project profitability through strategic budget management and resource allocation, and in finding cost-effective solutions for project execution.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers to ensure the best rates for services and materials, optimising project budgets and overall account profitability.

Administration:

• Assist with general office organisation and administration.
• Maintain documentation associated with the role.
• Effectively use the Company's task management system.
• Use and follow administrative processes established by the Company and ensure the same of the team members you manage.

Events & Activations:

• Work alongside the account team to plan and organise successful events and activations.
• Support the team on tasks and execution at events and activations.
• Engage in networking opportunities at events and activations.

Pitching and New Business:

• Work alongside the MD for the purpose of business development and securing new clients.
• Develop considered and comprehensive pitch decks and pitch material, working alongside various team members and departments to bring this together.

Assessing New Project Viability:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the viability of new projects for both current clients (outside retainer services) and prospective clients.
• Evaluate project scope, timelines, and resource requirements to determine feasibility and alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed project proposals, including budget estimates, timelines, and resource allocation plans.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on thorough assessments, ensuring that projects align with the company's capabilities and client expectations.

Client Onboarding:

• Facilitate smooth onboarding of new clients, ensuring they are well-informed about our offerings, processes, and support channels.

Vendor Relations:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Training & Development

Industry Knowledge:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities that may impact clients' businesses or the Company's offerings.
• Leverage industry knowledge to provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients.
• Foster and strengthen relationships with key influencers and stakeholders within the industry.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to remain up-to-date with developments in the field, as required by the Company.

Continuous Improvement:

• Keep up-to-date with the latest cultural and marketing trends, proactively identifying opportunities for the agency and its clients.
• Pursue continuous education and improvement in the role, seeking to enhance skills and knowledge.

Established in 2004,
OLIVER
is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of
The Brandtech Group
, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our
AI solutions
enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role:
Account Director (12 months FTC)

Location:
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About The Role
Working in strategic partnership with our client, the Account Director will lead cross-functional teams to create powerful and impactful digital and social content. This role demands exceptional strategic thinking, client service excellence, and creative leadership, while actively driving new business opportunities to fuel growth. The Account Director builds and nurtures senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and brand guardian.

What You Will Be Doing

• Client Partnership and Brand Stewardship
• Brand Guardianship: work in true collaboration with clients, ensuring every project delivers an exceptional client experience
• Cross-Brand Coordination: orchestrate work across client brands, distributing data insights throughout the client ecosystem for maximum impact
• Interagency Management: Facilitate coordination between multiple agencies as required Financial and Operational Leadership
• Financial Accountability: Maintain overall financial control of accounts, providing regular and timely reports to the Operations Director
• Project Execution: Own delivery of projects, run rates, and client satisfaction through regular job owner catchups and weekly account management reviews
• Growth Targets: Drive and deliver growth targets for assigned accounts Process Optimization and Problem Resolution
• Escalation Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for client or internal SLA adherence issues
• Process Improvement: Identify process gaps, capture improvement suggestions, and collaborate with the Head of Operations to implement solutions
• Team Advocacy: Negotiate win-win compromises with clients on behalf of team members Business Development
• New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through relationship building
• Account Growth: Leverage existing relationships to expand service offerings and account value

What You Need To Be Great In This Role

• 8+ years of progressive experience across digital marketing, social media management, artwork and creative production
• FMCG sector experience strongly preferred core competencies
• Exceptional engagement skills with proven ability to influence clients and build strong working relationships
• Developed financial and commercial expertise with a demonstrated track record of driving growth across new and existing businesses
• First-rate strategic planning and creative judgment capabilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation abilities and natural rapport-building talent
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and related software competency specialized knowledge
• Deep understanding of IIG group products and strategic application
• Experience integrating with client-side teams while maintaining premium agency service standards
• Creative contribution capabilities with practical studio output experience
• Financial accountability and budget management expertise
• Interagency coordination and relationship management

Req ID: 14465

Our Values Shape Everything We Do
Be
Ambitious
to succeed

Be
Imaginative
to push the boundaries of what's possible

Be
Inspirational
to do groundbreaking work

Be
always learning and listening
to understand

Be
Results-focused
to exceed expectations

Be
actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist
across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER,
a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

Job Description:

• Strong focus on new business development across multiple verticals within the scope of MWR's commercial strategy
• Grow assigned existing accounts within your portfolio
• Collaborate with CX Delivery Managers and Technical Consultants on client accounts
• Chart the course for sales and revenue growth on your accounts by conducting account planning with the tools and approaches we have developed
• Learn and apply our sales methodology, which is built on the principles of value-oriented and insights selling
• Diligently manage your opportunities through our commercial process, focusing on doing the right things at the right time
• Use strong inter-personal and communication skills to navigate the complexity of human relationships to the benefit of all involved
• Continuously work to uncover all the factors impacting the organisation that we want to sell into; maintaining knowledge of industry and organisational business trends is key
• Continuously work to uncover all the stakeholders within the organisations that we want to sell into
• Maintain a consistent 'pipeline' which enables meeting and exceeding agreed targets. Activities to support pipeline and account activity include managing timely detailed proposal responses, tracking activity in CRM, forecasting, conducting competitive research and maintaining knowledge of MWR service offerings
• Active and present within our industry and in the market to raise MWR's brand, through attending conferences and keeping up to date with market and industry trends

Knowledge And Skills

• Fluent in English;
• Target-driven & self-motivated;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Proactive sales approach in account management;
• Good business analysis and mid-term vision with the ability to see the bigger picture;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Organised with the ability to manage time and business priorities;
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity

Experience

• Minimum of 7 + years' experience in direct customer sales
• Customer-facing with a proven sales track record
• Customer C-Level interfacing
• Experience in cybersecurity
• Experience selling consulting services

Opportunity
Brunswick Group is looking to expand its growing Digital practice with a Digital Executive or Account Director to join the team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for someone currently managing paid digital campaigns across Google PPC and social media and who is eager to transition into and / or learn more about SEO.

About The Role
This role offers a great opportunity for a digital campaign professional to broaden their expertise and transition into corporate communications-based SEO while contributing to a leading strategic advisory firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage paid digital campaigns (Google PPC, and social media paid amplification campaigns).
• Create reports and deliver insights on paid campaigns both internally and to clients.
• Support the SEO team with reporting and analysis while learning about corporate comms SEO.
• Collaborate with digital and communications teams to align paid media strategies with various workflows.
• Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful reports and advice notes on SEO.
• Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; able to analyse and distil complex information.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of proven SEO experience, preferably in an agency or corporate communications environment
• Relevant Bachelor's degree
• Hands-on experience fully managing paid campaigns on Google PPC and social media platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO tools.
• Ability to analyze digital performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.
• Adaptable and able to operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and seek out learning opportunities.
• Broader experience with corporate social media and SEO.
• Interest in the broader fields of communications, business, or financial issues.

Why Join Us
Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

About Brunswick
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a "one-firm firm" with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Overview
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Group Account Director to join our team. The Group Account Director plays an essential role in servicing the Client by ensuring timeous and accurate execution of briefs, project management of all jobs and the management and tracking of all finances (processing CE's, billing PO's, weekly reporting). Attention to detail and strong administrative skills are therefore a critical success factor and requirement for this role. The successful candidate must demonstrate the skills to be credible at this level, with the ability to problem solve and escalate as needed to the Client Service Director when needed and be able to stay in control of the roll out of Client campaigns.

Responsibilities
To implement and manage as tasked the successful creation, development and roll out of Client marketing communication in an integrated campaign capacity as well as manage all required administrative tasks.

Champion

• Ensure delivery of campaigns against agreed timelines and milestones of campaign development and execution
• Execute integrated campaigns ensuring that our campaigns work across ATL, Digital and BTL.
• Escalate issues to the Client Service Director as needed, to prevent campaign milestones being missed or budget being negatively impacted
• Actively pursue opportunities to learn and grow within the portfolio
• Living shared values and core behaviours of Studio one and Toyota
• Maintain excellent intercompany and interdepartmental communication and knowledge transfer

Growth and Profitability

• Assist the team in identifying and maintaining opportunities for optimization and harmonization / integration of the various departments and Publicis Communications agencies
• Maintain efficiencies, economies of scale & resource optimization, ensuring jobs are delivered according to the allocated budget

Talent

• Act as a role model for Account Management members
• Support knowledge transfer, knowledge sharing and up skilling through relevant & appropriate learning / teaching channels
• Strive to learn and grow, pro-actively seek opportunities and become involved in projects outside of allocated tasks

Operational Excellence

• Implement, monitor, and manage the workflow process as tasked, escalating to the Client Partner where necessary
• Proactive management of all project timelines, always ensuring on time and in full delivery of projects
• Monitor standards by checking all work is on the brief and to the desired quality of level before sending it to client
• Assist to optimize internal resource allocation and utilization
• Solid writing, communication and presenting skills in English (a good command of the English language)
• Weekly management, updating and tracking of finances (CE's, PO's, Billings) and reporting to ensure cashflow management
• Experience on Chase is preferred
• Be a strategic partner to your clients, enabling you to guide and drive better work, better business conversations and build business.
• Financial experience is preferred
• Have tough and honest conversations with your client to enable your team to deliver excellence and you create trust through positive outcomes.
• Maintain the integrity of the creative strategy and work throughout the campaign
• Exceptional management of client expectations
• Proactive & Solution driven.

Qualifications

• Marketing qualification essential
• 6+ years' experience in Account Management
• Experience in the automotive industry
• You must have experience running jobs, projects and campaigns from start to finish with little senior support
• Experience on Chase is preferred
• Financial & budget management experience is preferred
• Manage up - ensure your seniors are abreast of all activity on the account and empower them to support you through open lines of communication

Additional Information
Publicis Group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.