Job Title: Client Partner (Account Executive) Location: Onsite, La Mercy, South Africa Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time Salary: R45 000 - R65 000 CTC per month Level: Senior My 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 Responsibilities • Drive 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 & Skills Experience: • 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. ✨ Work with industry-leading brands ✨ Drive creative, impactful projects ✨ Be part of a passionate, collaborative team With a highly competitive salary and a focus on growth, this senior onsite role is perfect for someone ready to take their career to new heights! Interested? Let’s chat! Send me a message or comment below to find out more.