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Account Manager (Activations)

Make it Good

Location: Rosebank
Work model: Fully in-office (with some flexibility) + frequent travel across Sub-Saharan Africa
Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 CTC

Why you’d want to work here..

  • 13th cheque (discretional)
  • 21 days leave
  • Nurturing and kind leadership
  • Output-focused team doing meaningful, socially responsible work
  • A chance to be part of dynamic, change-making partnerships that drive positive impact across Africa

About our client..
Our client is a specialist cause-marketing agency that creates and magnifies socially responsible solutions. They craft purpose-driven activations, change-making partnerships and ethical marketing campaigns that don’t just increase awareness, trust, and loyalty — they make a real difference in the world.

They’re looking for an Account Manager to join their growing team and manage a portfolio of socially responsible brands, NGOs, and sustainable organisations.

What the job involves..

  • Managing client relationships with confidence and care
  • Coordinating and managing promotions and events end-to-end
  • Creating and managing detailed project plans from inception to execution
  • Preparing budgets and sourcing quotes
  • Liaising with service providers
  • Trafficking artwork between designers, copywriters, and clients
  • Collating and sharing feedback
  • Preparing polished presentations
  • Sending agendas and minutes to keep everyone aligned

What you need to be considered..

  • Minimum 3 years’ below-the-line marketing or promotions/activations experience
  • Please note, this isn't a PR role - you need experience in promotions/activations specifically
  • Qualification in marketing, events or project management
  • Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail (your CV should be typo-free!)
  • Ability to solve problems under pressure
  • Confident client-facing skills
  • Driver’s licence and own car
  • Willingness to travel for work when required
  • Team player with a can-do attitude
  • Passion for people and the planet
  • In line with our client's Employment Equity plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified EE candidates.

Bonus points if you..

  • Have copywriting experience
  • Can write and speak fluently in one ore more African language
Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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