ABOUT US
At ZaPOP we believe in inspiring meaningful connections, and it is our goal to attract top talent that shares in our mission, to expand and evolve every personal or business brand they interact with. Being a trend setter for more than 10 years, we’ve made it our core business to understand how shoppers interact at the point of purchase. We specialise in the in-store marketing arena, we’ve developed a unique and extensive range of innovative in-store solutions, each of these is designed to move brands off the shelves and into the homes of consumers.
We at ZaPOP are all about the meaningful customer experience, telling a story, inspired solutions and partnering for the long haul.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As an Account Executive, you’ll be the driving force behind bold, high-impact sales strategies across our full suite of offerings. You’ll ignite brand potential within the retail landscape by teaming up with our powerhouse Creative Team—bringing fresh ideas to life and elevating brands to new heights. From managing a dynamic portfolio of accounts to relentlessly hunting for new business and untapped growth opportunities, you’ll be at the heart of our client success.
Your mission? Build, nurture, and grow strong relationships—and deliver year-on-year account expansion that turns ambition into achievement.
DUTIES OF THE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE INCLUDES (but not limited to):
- Pitch, negotiate, and close bold, brand-building solutions that captivate clients and elevate their market presence.
- Uncover new opportunities and consistently hit (or exceed!) monthly sales targets with confidence and drive.
- Act as a strategic partner, deeply understanding client needs and aligning solutions that deliver real impact.
- Inspire clients by showing them how we bring their brands to life through breakthrough creative strategies.
- Own and grow a portfolio of key accounts, while actively hunting for exciting new business opportunities.
- Build lasting, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders, proudly representing the company as a passionate Brand Ambassador.
BENEFITS
- You will have a strong Creative Team assisting with research, brand strategies and presentations for clients
- Working with a dynamic and driven Team
- Great commission earning potential!
- Company benefits: Medical Aid, Risk Fund, GAP Cover and Satrix40 Investment contributions
REQUIREMENTS
- Senior Matric Certificate
- Degree in Marketing/ Brand Strategy/ Communication/ Media
- 3-5 Years’ experience in a Sales or Business Development role
- Valid drivers’ license & own reliable vehicle
- Proven track record as an Account Manager preferably in the Retail, FMCG, Advertising or Media industry is ESSENTIAL!
- Excellent communication, negotiating and solution selling skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Resides in Johannesburg or surrounding areas
HOW TO APPLY
If this position sounds like the right challenge for you, email us your CV with the Subject Line – ‘Account Executive (Media): Johannesburg’ to people@zapop.com.
If you have not heard back from us within two weeks, your application was unfortunately not successful.
Kindly note that by submitting your application and documents, you hereby agree to the Terms of the POPI Act for the Company to use and process your personal information for the purposes of the Recruitment process. If you would like for us to remove your information from our database, you are welcome to let us know at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
- High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:
- Brand Management: 2 years (Preferred)
- Account Management: 2 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person