Pr Account Director: Corporate Clients: Global

8 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

If you can easily dive into & drive the operational requirements on all levels, this is for you. If you have successfully managed juniors and can own the client day-to-day as the glue that holds it all together, we definitely want to meet you

**Responsibilities**:

- Inspiring great work by partnering with teams to achieve results and work, lead to not just get work out, but make sure it’s the best it can be
- Full project management responsibility (incl forward planning and management of risks), accountable for delivery and management of client calendar
- Write communication plans
- Responsible for CE’s and WIP recons
- Accurate forecasting and billing of the account
- Handle brand reviews
- Proactive thought leadership, understands client industry and business
- Project Management: Act as the lead client contact for always-on work, campaigns, ensuring successful briefing, project management and forward planning. Is accountable for delivery and achievement of client KPIs. Understand what has been committed to strategically and can successfully operationalise work. Has a clear understanding of agency process, and is able to ensure that, in partnership with all teams, the job is delivered on brief, on time & on budget
- Client Management: Has the trust and confidence from clients to lead projects and take briefs and manage client presentations without senior involvement. Proactively identifies opportunities to build on & grow the client relationship - to surprise & delight - beyond the day-to-day. Does more than expected, understands the client business and market, and translates this into work that impacts. Is a strategic counsellor and a do-er
- Creative Management: Has a holistic overview of all work across various teams, disciplines and periods, the Account Director ensures for consistent alignment in all the work produced. Is accountable for quality control and has a keen eye for detail. Is deadline focused and carefully manages client expectations. Is creative in problem solving and looks for fresh and innovative ways to being the client briefs to life. Is not an order taker. Is able to spot creative opportunities and push for better work in partnership with the team. Is proactive.
- Strategy Management: Understands the client strategy and how communications are effective in delivering on its objectives. Is a counsellor and partner. Successfully develops his/her own plans and manages this with clients independently. Contributes to strategy development. Has excellent and proven media and influencer relationships. Understands and can develop content strategy. Is up to date on current affairs and news.
- Financial Management: Understands client revenue targets. understands and is accountable for delivery of scope of work (and where work is out of scope). Manages client budget and forecasting. Is responsible for ensuring the team charges for work correctly on Cost Estimates and ensures the necessary “checks and balances” are in place to drive seamless financial administration of the account. In addition, must be able to draft proposals and fees (for sign-off by the BD or GAD). Duties include: Thorough Account Recons every quarter and submitting summary, recon reports to the GAD and BD. Monthly billing of client retainers and OOS CE’s on time, manages advance payments with clients where upfront payments are required; responsible for sign-off on CE’s and steering WIP meetings
- People Management: Responsible for managing the workload between the AE and AM, as well as ensure the juniors are motivated and inspired. The AD must continuously seek to give feedback on their performance (formally at least once every quarter) and ensure sufficient training initiatives are undertaken to improve core skills of the junior team (e.g., writing of briefs).

**Requirements**:

- Relevant Diploma/Degree
- 6+ years’ PR agency experience
- Media contacts
- Able to spot additional opportunities, organic growth
- Project management experience
- Able to engage comfortably with senior clients
- Can present and sell work on their own
- Proactive thought leader
- Understands client industry and business.

City: Cape Town

Country: South Africa

Level of Expertise: Senior

Remuneration: Negotiable

Reference Number: #Tam646

**Tamara Wolpert**:
GM & Consultant

  • Pr Account Director

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    Join an innovative and creative communications agency as their PR Account Director focusing on one of their biggest clients in the tech space. **Requirements**: - Relevant qualification in PR and communications - 5 or more years experience in a senior role - Strong writer and communicator - Knowledge and understanding of the B2B tech space - Keen on...

  • Account Manager

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Paddington Station PR Full time

    Paddington Station PR is an award-winning PR and communications agency. Our focus is primarily in the consumer sector and our client base consists of both local and global brands. The agency has full digital capabilities and manages turnkey communication solutions and strategies for most of its clients. We’re looking for an account manager to join our...

  • Pr Account Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa PR Company Full time

    Our fashion and lifestyle agency is looking for a creative PR account manager to join our dynamic team. **Requirements**: 2-3 year PR experience Strong writing skills - creating press releases and media pitches Understands PR; keeps up with trends and has strong proven media relations Ability to handle and manage a few accounts simultaneously Creative and...

  • Pr Account Director

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Ad Talent Africa Full time

    Join a reputable and established PR agency as a PR Account Director working on clients within the financial services industry. **Responsibilities** - Be a trusted advisor and consultant towards clients - Account manage client account providing real-time knowledge of client activities - Delegate tasks effectively to you team - Project manage tasks from start...

  • Pr Account Director/business Unit Manager

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Hook, Line & Sinker Full time

    If you got the VIBE, then what are you waiting for - come and join our tribe! Award-winning Cape Town-based PR and Marketing agency, Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) is on the lookout for a senior PR guru to join our awesome team : ) Have you got the HLS pizazz? Are you upbeat, high energy, positive and you love to say the word yes ? Are you solutions-oriented...

  • Senior Account Director

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Lewyll Communications Full time

    This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, full-service agency, driven by a team of go-getters, who are passionate about providing their clients with nothing but the very best levels of service excellence. They need to bolster their public relations client service team with a senior PR consultant at account director level, who has the ability to take...

  • Pr Account Director

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa MSL Full time

    Company Description MSL South Africa is part of one of the largest Public Relations (PR) and strategic communications networks in the world - MSL, as well as the PR & Influencer arm of Publicis Groupe Africa (PGA). Through its diverse skills base, coupled with cutting edge PR and Influencer platforms, MSL seeks out the places that build **Influence **and...

  • Pr Account Director

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa MSL Full time

    Company Description **Company Description** MSL South Africa is part of one of the largest Public Relations (PR) and strategic communications networks in the world - MSL, as well as the PR & Influencer arm of Publicis Groupe Africa (PGA). Through its diverse skills base, coupled with cutting edge PR and Influencer platforms, MSL seeks out the places that...

  • Pr Senior Account Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Megan Frg Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Cape Town (Hybrid) **Salary**: Negotiable **About the Role**: Opportunity available for a PR Senior Account Manager to join a Communications Agency to work on global and national accounts within their FBHE (Fashion, Beauty, Home and Entertainment) Business Unit. **Requirements**: 5+ years’ experience as a PR Senior Account...

  • Pr Senior Account Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Megan Förg Consulting Full time

    **About the Role**: Opportunity available for a PR Senior Account Manager to join a Communications Agency to work on global and national accounts within their FBHE (Fashion, Beauty, Home and Entertainment) Business Unit. **Requirements**: 5+ years’ experience as a PR Senior Account Manager Experienced in managing clients independently and have strong...

  • Senior Account Executive

    8 hours ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Lewyll Communications Full time

    So, you are looking to move your client service experience in PR forward to the next level - well, there is no better environment than to join the highly committed team of one of the most awarded PR agencies in South Africa who are part of a global network. A great opportunity to progress your career working along-side some of the best mentors in the...

  • Junior Marketing Assistant

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa HotelJobs.co.za Full time

    Exciting Opportunity: Junior Marketing Assistant for Global PR and Marketing Agency Kendrick Recruitment, a leading recruitment agency, is thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Marketing Assistant within a dynamic and vibrant team based in Cape Town. This role, based at offices in CBD promises a stimulating and rewarding experience for a...

  • Pr / Brand Director

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Machine_ Full time

    Company Description **About Machine_** Machine_ is a creative solutions agency represented across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and is home to over 75 adventurous minds. At Machine_ we don’t believe that intuition and gut feel are enough. That’s why everything we do starts with an insight. Our team of experts uses these insights to create...

  • Pr Account Manager

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Old Friends Young Talent (OFyt) Full time

    We are looking for a dynamic media pitching queen or king to work on a cool portfolio of fashion and beauty brands at OFYT out of our Cape Town offices. Excellent pitching skills, with a talent to come up with creative and relevant media angles, are an absolute must. Only highly motivated, solution-orientated, and lekker people need to...

  • Pr Account Manager

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) Full time

    Calling all PR Unicorns, we have the perfect opportunity for you: Introducing Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS). In just five years, we have created an award-winning agency that houses a vibrant and diverse team of innovative thinkers, savvy strategists, and dynamic doers, all committed to PR excellence! We provide PR, marketing and social media services to a range...

  • Marketing & PR Manager

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa MMC Consulting - MMC Global Full time

    AURA PR Agency is a global PR firm specializing in media relations, content marketing, and social media. We work with a diverse range of premium brands from all over the globe. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional PR solutions and building strong relationships with media outlets. For more information visit our website Aura Digital PR | Global PR...

  • Pr Account Manager: Boutique PR Agency

    9 hours ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Viv Gordon Placements Full time

    Are you a strong, senior PR Account Executive looking to take the next step up your career ladder? Well, look sharp because a fabulous boutique PR agency based in Cape Town’s northern suburbs has a superb opportunity for a dynamic PR Account Manager to join their team. This is a junior to mid-weight role for an all-rounder to be an integral part of the...

  • Sales Director

    7 months ago

    Cape Town, South Africa MMC Consulting - MMC Global Full time

    AURA PR Agency is a global PR firm specializing in media relations, content marketing, and social media. We work with a diverse range of premium brands from all over the globe. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional PR solutions and building strong relationships with media outlets. For more information visit our website Aura Digital PR | Global PR...

  • Pr Account Executive

    4 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Loudhailer Full time

    Are you passionate about innovation, disruption, the tech startup scene, the corporate innovation space, the link between growing our economy and bright new ideas from African entrepreneurs? Do you have close relationships with key media contacts across Africa? Then it could be time you join The Loudhailer - a team passionate about telling the African...

  • Pr Account Manager

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cardilogix Full time

    Job Overview **Date Posted**: Posted 4 hours ago **Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape **Job Title**: PR Account Manager **Salary**: R25,000 - R35,000 **Salary Type**: Negotiable **Education Level**: Diploma **Job Level**: Intermediate **Required Experience**: 3 - 5 Years PR Account Manager - Cape Town A PR Account Manager position is currently...