Senior Account Manager (Strategy & Pitches) (JHB Onsite)

Recruiter:

Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref:

2559600072

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

A commercially-minded Senior Account Manager is sought by a Creative Agency in Joburg to head up Strategy & Pitches where you will own inbound pitch opportunities and client-facing pitch execution. You will be expected to write strong pitch narratives, manage Designers, and represent the company confidently in client conversations. You will be trusted to respond to clients and shape pitch direction without needing constant approval. The ideal candidate will need 3-6 years’ experience in an Agency, Media, Brand, or Marketing environment including briefing and managing Designers, have excellent written communication and pitch writing skills & be comfortable running client calls and handling client feedback.

DUTIES:

Pitch Strategy & Writing -

Own inbound pitch opportunities from first inbound contact to proposal delivery.
Write clear, persuasive pitch wording and campaign narratives.
Translate client objectives into compelling, commercially sound proposals.
Ensure every pitch clearly communicates why the brand should care.

Client Communication -

Handle pitch-related client emails independently.
Run client calls for briefings, clarifications, and feedback.
Represent the company professionally and confidently.

Creative & Design Management -

Create clear, structured briefs for Designers.
Manage Designers and creative workflows.
Refine and quality-control creative output.
Ensure all work meets quality and brand standards before being sent out.

Ownership & Accountability -

Reduce Director involvement in pitch execution.
Take ownership of pitch quality and turnaround times.
Flag risks, gaps, or unclear briefs early.

REQUIREMENTS:

3–6+ Years experience in an Agency, Media, Brand, or Marketing environment.
Strong commercial and strategic thinking ability.
Excellent written communication and pitch writing skills.
Comfortable running client calls and handling client feedback.
Experience briefing and managing Designers.
Able to work independently and make judgement calls.

ATTRIBUTES:

Thinks beyond execution and understands business outcomes.
Can write confidently and clearly for clients.
Is comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions.
Can push back to protect quality and effectiveness.

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