Account Director-Retail
Company: Ogilvy South Africa
Role summary
Account Director-Retail is a role at Ogilvy South Africa in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (on-site). Posted 2026-08-30. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Account Director-Retail
- Company
- Ogilvy South Africa
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Retail
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-30
Ogilvy South Africa is looking for an experienced Account Director to lead retail accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape brand strategy and client relationships within a leading advertising agency, with potential for career growth.
Job description
Go Advertising is looking an Account Director to manage promotional campaigns, oversee a team of account managers and executives and report into the Client Service Director to manage the team efficiently, and ensure compliance with client requirements, specifically for the Dis-Chem account. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently as well as inspire and lead a team.
Key Responsibilities:
The AD is responsible for all AE / AM work being sent out and it must be checked by the AD before sending to client or signing off.
Promotional Campaign Management:
Run 360-degree promotional campaigns independently, ensuring all elements are executed accurately and on time.
Coordinate across teams to deliver campaign components effectively.
Team Leadership and Development:
Manage and mentor account managers and executives to produce accurate and effective work.
Support team growth through training, feedback, and performance management.
Shared Drive Accuracy:
Ensure the shared drive space is 100% accurate and updated regularly with all promotional information.
Conduct regular checks to maintain organization and compliance.
Account Compliance and Growth:
Demonstrate full understanding and compliance with the Dis-Chem account requirements.
Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
Billing Management:
Oversee billing processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion in collaboration with your team.
Resolve any discrepancies promptly.
Data Merge Proficiency:
Understand and execute data merge processes, ensuring data is organized, validated, and integrated correctly into projects.
Teams Folder Management:
Keep the Teams folders up to date at all times.
Share relevant elements with team members promptly to support project timelines.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience in account management, preferably within retail or marketing.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage 360-degree promotional campaigns independently.
Leadership experience with a focus on team development and accountability.
Familiarity with maintaining large volumes of information.
Understanding of data merge tools and techniques.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
Financial knowledge to oversee billing processes accurately.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience working on retail accounts is preferred.
Knowledge of project management tools is beneficial.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale campaigns.