Acount Manager

Remuneration:	cost-to-company
Benefits:	Medical aid and Provident Fund
Location:	Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Mid
Job policy:	Employment Equity position
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#Account Manager
Company:	Primedia Recruiter

Purpose of the role

To lead and manage client accounts, ensuring the highest level of service and satisfaction. To develop and implement strategic account plans, particularly focusing on sports rights management, sponsorship sales, and brand activations. building and maintaining strong client relationships and coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Job description 

• Lead and manage client accounts to ensure the highest level of service and satisfaction.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans to drive client success in sports rights management, sponsorship sales, and brand activations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of client projects.
• Identify opportunities for account growth and new business development, particularly in sports rights, sponsorship sales, and brand activations.
• Ensure facilities are in optimal condition

Educational 

• Degree or diploma in business, marketing, sports management, or a related field.

Experience 

• Five-plus years in account management, sports rights management, sponsorship sales, and brand activations, preferably within the sports or media industry.
• Passion for sports, sports marketing- and business (essential).
• Client-focused, results-oriented, and excellent relationship-builder
• Proven track record in managing high-value client accounts and delivering exceptional service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
• Customer-centric attitude
• Takes initiative
• Good communicator
• Self-Starter
• Plan & prioritize tasks
• Be a team player and be able to work independently
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Posted on 06 Nov 16:25, Closing date 5 Jan