recruitmymom

Account Director

recruitmymom

Verulam, Kwazulu Natal, South AfricaPermanentPosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Ready to elevate your advertising career and join a growing team? Our client, a leading full-service advertising agency is renowned for delivering high-impact creative campaigns and strategic brand solutions for major brands. They need a dynamic, agency-seasoned pro who brings strong leadership, exceptional client-facing skills, and a passion for managing high-volume creative projects from concept to execution.

The Opportunity In this role, you will act as the primary liaison between key clients and internal creative teams, driving campaign success while maintaining high operational and financial standards: Serve as the trusted, primary point of contact for clients, leading status meetings, managing expectations, and identifying strategic growth opportunities within your portfolio.

Act as a sharp gatekeeper—interrogating incoming briefs for clarity and feasibility before translating them into structured, actionable studio briefs for strategy, creative, and production teams. Keep projects moving seamlessly through studio workflow systems, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring all deliverables meet client deadlines.

Take ownership of project budgets, estimates, job costing, and revenue tracking in close collaboration with senior leadership and finance.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Marketing, Project Management, Operations, or Production. A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced ad agency, creative studio, print, or retail marketing environment is essential. A proven track record of managing key accounts, presenting ideas confidently, and building lasting client relationships.

Ability to guide cross-functional teams, manage scope creep, and keep high-volume projects on track under deadline pressure. Strong financial awareness with experience managing budgets, quotes, and job costing.