Advertising account manager

Advertising Account Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.

We are looking for an Advertising Account Manager for an advertising agency in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

What I’m looking for? You know the lanes, the lingo, and where to find decent coffee within 500m of any client meeting. Have 4+ years in an ad agency. You’ve shepherded briefs, soothed clients, wrangled creatives, and survived budget season. Can translate client-speak into clear, punchy briefs and turn timelines into Tik Tok-speed action. Are part diplomat, part project pilot, part metrics nerd — with a cool head and a crisp status report. Hold a Marketing/Brand qualification (preferred).

Your day-to-day: Champion your clients — build trust, spot opportunities, and keep the work sharp and on-brand. Orchestrate projects end-to-end: scopes, budgets, timelines, and those sneaky “just one small change” moments. Collaborate with creative, strategy, media, and production — you’re the glue, not the glitter. Track perfor...