Who are we: A leading strategic creative agency offering a variety of strategic, creative and digital services.

Who are we looking for: An Account Director who runs their accounts like a Brand Manager. This person needs to have the ability to understand, guide and consult with clients who do not have their own Brand Managers and look to us to guide and advise them on recommended solves.

What will you do:

As the Account Director, you will lead the day-to-day client engagement and develop strategic recommendations with the Head of Strategy, that address the client`s business problems to solve in a marketing and consumer context. Manage and collaborate with a team of agency personnel to deliver on client needs and achieve favourable outcomes for the client that result in agency profitability / overall financial health and ensure projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time and within budget.

What will you need:

6+ years of related experience (industry experience within an Agency preferred)

Team-leading experience

Excellent writing skills, strong presentation capabilities (proven media relations skills)

Strong verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak knowledgably with high level executives internally and with clients

Detail-oriented, organizsed and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; quick learner

Knowledge of working software (Office 365, Chase etc.)

Strong portfolio or samples of work demonstrating strategic, end to end account management and key stakeholder management

In-depth knowledge of branding, creative development and execution, digital marketing and campaign deployment

Experience in working with middle to senior management levels within existing organisation / client organisations.

Hands-on experience and understanding of relevant tools / platforms

Strong verbal communication skills

Good research, organiational and time-management skills

Strong presentation skills and knowledge of using AI and GenAI tools

Experience in working across multiple industries

Experience in setting up and growing teams to meet needs across skills, geographies and industries

Proven experience in account management, creative strategy and project management

Strong understanding of the creative process and industry trends

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Ability to lead, motivate and manage teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Account Director position available in Gauteng, Centurion. This job position was posted by Ad Talent Africa. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-10 at 15:02:39 in the Sales Marketing category

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