40 Media Account jobs in South Africa

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job requisition id R1101097

Job Location: Cape Town

Account managers role is to provide, support and provide assistance in all areas of managing the client’s business and to keep day to day activities running smoothly.

Their goals are to create strong relationships with clients and to help them achieve their marketing goals.

To ensure success as an account manager, you should be able to implement complex, detailed media strategies in an accurate and timely manner.

Determining client needs by conducting in-person or online meetings to outline their goals.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for assigned clients.
• Overseeing the client's through the line presence and identifying areas of improvement.
• Presenting effective through the line media strategies and training to clients when needed.
• Creating and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with clients to build trust.
• Co-ordinates activity ensuring projects and plans deliver against
• Acting as a point of contact for clients to address any campaign queries or concerns.
• Keeping abreast with the industry
• Ensures timeous updates of client tools
• Ensures compliance with auditing timelines and requirements
• Effective and accurate budget management and reporting
• Management of performance and external agency partners to deliver on clients objectives

Requirements

• Three years + experience in account management
• Excellent knowledge of best practices, campaign and budget management.
• Familiarity and experience working with above the line media channels cross television, print, radio and OOH.
• Proficiency in industry tools
• Experience with media Strategy development.

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The purpose of this position is to drive revenue growth by cultivating and managing client relationships, delivering exceptional service, and strategically positioning Blue Label Media's OOH advertising solutions.

Client Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand clients' business goals and marketing objectives to tailor OOH solutions that meet their needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Sales and Revenue Generation:

• Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive selling and upselling of OOH advertising solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client portfolio.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations that effectively communicate the value of Blue Label Media's offerings.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes.
• Analyze market data to identify potential growth areas and adapt sales strategies accordingly.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, creative, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share insights, best practices, and contribute to the overall success of the sales team.

• Proven track record of achieving and surpassing sales targets in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the advertising industry and OOH media landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Previous experience in OOH media sales is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful sales experience, preferably in OOH media.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Role: Media Account Manager
Department: Media
Reporting to: Group Account Director
Location: Bucharest

Overview: The Media Account Manager ensures that client requirements are correctly translated into the strategy and implementation of integrated media communication campaigns, respecting contractual terms. S/he also maintains contact with the client and actively contributes to the provision of effective and innovative integrated media communication solutions ensuring their consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery so as to achieve the performance indicators agreed with the clients.

1. Strategic planning: agrees with the client agency objectives, is involved in team coordination, sets communication objectives for the client.
2. Client account management: is responsible for maintaining a successful relationship with the client.
3. New business: contributes to the agency's new business projects.
4. Team management and team collaboration.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Media/Communications; OR equivalent professional work experience.
2. + 3 years of account management experience.
3. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Ability to multi-task, work successfully with teams, and work under pressure.
8. Excellent time-management skills.

1. Flexible hybrid-work model.
2. Light Friday.
3. Medical subscription and health insurance.
4. Full access to WPP international training and development programmes.
5. Access to WPP benefits, applicable worldwide.
6. Internal and external mobility.
7. A great team, passionate about working together but also having fun together.

Applications will be processed continuously. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The purpose of this position is to drive revenue growth by cultivating and managing client relationships, delivering exceptional service, and strategically positioning Blue Label Media's OOH advertising solutions.

Client Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand clients' business goals and marketing objectives to tailor OOH solutions that meet their needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Sales and Revenue Generation:

• Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive selling and upselling of OOH advertising solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client portfolio.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations that effectively communicate the value of Blue Label Media's offerings.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes.
• Analyze market data to identify potential growth areas and adapt sales strategies accordingly.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, creative, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share insights, best practices, and contribute to the overall success of the sales team.

• Proven track record of achieving and surpassing sales targets in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the advertising industry and OOH media landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Previous experience in OOH media sales is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful sales experience, preferably in OOH media.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

About the Role

Are you a passionate storyteller and media strategist who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Apollo Gaming, a dynamic leader in the South African gaming and entertainment industry, is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to elevate our brand presence and drive powerful media narratives. If you have a flair for crafting compelling stories, building influential media relationships, and navigating both opportunities and challenges with ease, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative PR strategies aligned with Apollo Gaming’s business objectives.
• Write and distribute high-impact press releases, speeches, articles, and executive communications.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Proactively identify opportunities for positive media exposure and thought leadership.
• Manage all media inquiries, interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.
• Lead crisis communication strategies and protect the brand's reputation during critical moments.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, and leadership teams to ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.
• Produce engaging content for newsletters, blogs, social media, and internal communications.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, providing actionable insights and regular performance reports.
• Organize and support high-profile events, promotional initiatives, and industry functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a senior PR or communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of media-friendly language.
• Deep understanding of the local and national media landscape.
• Strong media relations network and proven success in securing positive media coverage.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills across departments.
• Familiarity with PR tools such as media monitoring software and press release distribution platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Expertise in crisis communications and issues management.
• Strong social media management and content creation capabilities.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale events.
• Graphic design and multimedia content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are a plus.