Account ManagementAccount 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
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)