CareerPlan

Account Director

Sandton, ZAFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide strategic recommendations and manage resources to meet client marketing needs, acting as a trusted advisor to drive business growth.

Role type

Senior Account Director (Strategic Media & Client Leadership)

Builds

Integrated media strategies and client business growth plans

Domain

Marketing / Media Planning / Advertising

Required skills

Strategic planning, Client relationship management, Media strategy development, Audience segmentation, Data-driven insights, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Presentation skills, Business acumen, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Experience with emerging media, Stakeholder management, Complex campaign coordination

Technologies

Industry and proprietary planning tools

Responsibilities

Champion evidence-led planning using industry tools; Translate audience segmentation into channel and investment decisions; Act as a senior day-to-day partner to key client stakeholders; Develop integrated media strategies across TV, radio, OOH, and emerging media; Lead senior presentations and strategy sessions; Coordinate complex, multi-channel campaigns across stakeholders and budgets.