Job Title: Client Partner (Account Executive)Location: Onsite, La Mercy, South AfricaWork Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-timeSalary: Highly competitive, dependent on experienceLevel: SeniorMy client, a global marketing agency with offices in South Africa, is seeking an experienced Client Partner (Account Executive) to join their team.
This role is pivotal in building and maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service.The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, adeptly managing creative projects and acting as the key liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and measurable success.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive new business opportunities, both with new clients and horizontally across existing accounts.Manage creative projects from initial briefing through to final delivery, serving as the main point of contact for a group of dedicated clients.Clearly define project scopes, manage timelines, and ensure effective communication among clients, strategy teams, and design teams.Provide regular project status updates to clients and internal teams, including scope and timeline adjustments, to ensure alignment and set accurate expectations.Monitor project performance against client objectives, delivering optimisation recommendations as needed.Prepare and present ad hoc reports and analyses to internal stakeholders.Support pre-forecasting of client requirements to aid in planning.Build and sustain deep client relationships at all organisational levels.Achieve specified revenue and profit targets, ensuring delivery against projections.Oversee the project development and delivery lifecycle across creative and technical supply chains, both internally and externally.Promote a culture of accountability, discipline, and pride within the organisation to uphold industry leadership.Ensure meticulous organisation and effective utilisation of company resources.Requirements & SkillsExperience:3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in shopper and brand marketing.Proven sales track record in a business-to-business environment.Demonstrated experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.Skills:Exceptional communication skills, with experience in client-facing roles.Strong customer relationship management and analysis capabilities.Financial planning and strategic thinking proficiency.Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and projects.Logical thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Friendly, dynamic, and professional demeanor.Proficient in relevant software and administratively strong.Qualifications:National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or a related field.Why Join?This role offers the opportunity to work with a global leader in the marketing industry, gain exposure to top-tier clients, and contribute to innovative and impactful campaigns.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results and building lasting client partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
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