Events and Activations Key Account Manager Reference No: 3019331200
Johannesburg, South Africa
Who we are: A leading brand experience and activation agency delivering high-impact campaigns, experiential marketing and nationwide roll-outs across South Africa.
What we are looking for: A high calibre Senior Events and Activations Key Account Manager.
Mission for the Role: To seamlessly take over and grow a high-income key account portfolio by protecting and increasing gross profit, strengthening client relationships and delivering strategically aligned, hassle-free brand experiences.
What you will do:
Full ownership of assigned key accounts and portfolio gross profit
Develop and implement account growth strategies and unlock up-sell opportunities
Manage campaigns from ideation to breakdown, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Guide and direct the design team to produce brand-aligned, strategically sound concepts
Prepare quotes, manage costings and protect project margins
Collaborate with internal teams including design, campaign management and national implementation
Deliver seamless, hassle-free client experiences
Outcomes (First 6–12 Months)
Ensure zero GP decline during client transition period
Present 12-month growth strategy per key client within 90 days
Identify and implement at least 2 new revenue opportunities per key account within the first 6 months
Deliver national activations on time, within budget and at or above target margin
Maintain agreed GP margin thresholds across all projects
What you must have:
Proven experience in brand activations, experiential marketing, or events, preferably within an agency environment
Demonstrated success in managing and growing high-value key accounts
Experience managing national roll-outs
Direct gross profit responsibility
Commercially sharp and margin-aware
Confident client-facing presence
Competencies
Strong commercial acumen and margin awareness
Strategic thinker with a revenue growth mindset
Creative leadership and ability to guide brand-aligned concepts
Confident client authority and relationship builder
Operational excellence and multitasking capability
Calm under pressure with strong accountability
Salary: R30000 to R40000