Job Overview
- Application Deadline: 29 August 2025
- Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job Title: FMCG Account Director (Advertising)
- Salary Offer: R40,000 - R45,000
- Education Level: Bachelors Degree
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Job Level: Senior
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Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years
FMCG Account Director (Advertising) required in Johannesburg.
You will take responsibility for the delivery of quality creative work that meets the client’s briefs and addresses their business problems, and must champion that work.
Salary: R40 000 – R45 000 per month.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading senior-level relationships with key clients or accounts
- Overseeing multiple projects and account teams across disciplines
- Developing strategic growth plans and identifying upsell opportunities
- Ensuring profitability, resource allocation, and team performance
- Approving campaign strategies, budgets, and creative outputs
- Mentoring account managers and supporting team development
- Reporting on account health, performance, and commercial outcomes
- Acting as the escalation point for issues or delivery risks
- Collaborating with directors across creative, strategy, and digital
- Contributing to new business pitches and account onboarding
Key Requirements:
- Communication and Presentation skills
- Project Management and Organization skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management skills
- Marketing and Advertising knowledge
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in the marketing or advertising industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- Min 5-7 years working in a marketing or advertising department is a must have