Account Director (Brand)

Location:Fourways Johannesburg
Work model: Full-time in-office (some flexibility but not fully remote)
Salary: R60 000 - R65 000 CTC

Why youd want to work here

• Work on complex high-impact branding challenges across Africa and beyond

• Exposure to luxury hospitality finance infrastructure and pan-African brands

• Strong leadership presence with clear direction and trust

• Performance-based bonus model (up to multiple bonuses per year)

• Medical aid (tax benefit) and provident fund

• Collaborative low-drama environment where people genuinely show up for each other

• Friday drinks breakfast clubs and a culture that values ownership and accountability

About our client

Our client is a highly respected mid-sized branding and design consultancy with over two decades of experience. Theyre known for their sharp strategic thinking high standards of craft and ability to solve complex creative problems with intent.

This is a place for people who care deeply about doing the work properly no egos no chaos just smart thinking strong collaboration and meaningful output.

What the job involves

• Being the main point of contact for a portfolio of high-profile clients

• Leading and coordinating the delivery of branding and communication projects

• Building trusted long-term client relationships through clarity and confidence

• Managing projects across planning production finance maintenance and reporting

• Presenting weekly monthly and quarterly project and brand status reports

• Supporting strategic planning through ad-hoc reporting and insights

• Taking ownership of project scope timelines budgets and resourcing

• Managing changes in scope and clearly communicating impact to clients

• Ensuring quality assurance processes and approvals are followed rigorously

• Working closely with creative production technical and finance teams

• Contributing to revenue recognition through accurate reporting to finance

• Proactively identifying and solving problems before they escalate

What you need to be considered

• A Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or a related field

• A minimum of 6 years experience in client service or account management within a brand or creative agency

• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and complex projects

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability

• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills

• Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets

• Confidence juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail and a naturally organised way of working

• Proficiency in project management tools and systems

• A valid drivers licence and own car

Bonus points if you

• Have experience working across pan-African or multi-market brands

• Thrive in highly strategic insight-led environments

• Enjoy bringing structure and calm to complex projects

• Are solutions-focused and proactive by nature