Account Management

Account Manager (Contract)

We are seeking a Account Manager with proven event management experience to manage major brand activations and client relationships. This role requires someone from a top-tier agency background (e.g., OFC, Salute, Have You Heard, Geometry) who can immediately take ownership of projects, clients, and deliverables. This is not a production role — it requires strategic client management, project leadership, and hands-on execution of large-scale events.

Cape Town
Freelancer

About this position

Retainer: R24,000 - R28,000 per month

Working Environment: In-office full-time

Location: Woodstock, Cape Town

Contract Duration: ASAP - End of May 2026

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day and weekly communication with clients.
  • Run multiple accounts simultaneously.
  • Lead client status meetings and internal project updates.
  • Manage other agencies and overall deliverables as the lead agency.
  • Handle budgeting, reporting, and PCA’s.
  • Write and manage creative briefs.
  • Oversee issuing of tickets, reconciliations, and sales figures.
  • Ensure strong, clear written and verbal communication at all times

Requirements & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Account Management within the FMCG category.
  • Extensive event management experience (large-scale brand events essential).
  • Background in a top-tier creative or experiential agency.
  • Basic understanding of digital marketing.
  • Must be Cape Town-based with own transport.
  • Valid passport and ability to travel as required.
  • Must be comfortable working on alcohol brands.
  • MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • General project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com – advantageous)