Senior Key Account Manager

About the position

A leading brand experience and activation agency in South Africa is seeking a high-calibre Senior Key Account Manager to lead and grow an established, high-income portfolio.

• Account Leadership: Take complete ownership of assigned key accounts and portfolio GP.
  
  
• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute account strategies to drive growth and secure upsells.
  
  
• End-to-End Management: Direct campaigns from ideation to breakdown, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  
  
• Creative Direction: Guide the design team to produce brand-aligned, strategically sound concepts.
  
  
• Financial Control: Prepare quotes, manage costings, and strictly protect project margins.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with design, campaign management, and national implementation teams.
  
  
• Client Success: Deliver a flawless, top-tier client experience.
  
  

• Proven background in brand activations, experiential marketing, or events.
  
  
• Demonstrated success in managing national rollouts and growing high-value key accounts.
  
  
• Direct experience carrying and meeting Gross Profit targets.
  
  
• Highly commercially sharp and margin-aware.
  
  
• A confident, professional client-facing presence.