Job Title
Senior Key Account Manager (Strategic Growth)
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
6 to 10 years
Salary
R50000 to R100000
Job Published
20 March 2026
Job Reference No.
1355895260

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of assigned key accounts and portfolio Gross Profit.
  • Develop and implement account growth strategies and unlock upsell 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.

Non-Negotiables

  • Proven experience in brand activations, experiential marketing, or events.
  • Demonstrated success managing and growing high-value key accounts.
  • Experience managing national rollouts.
  • Direct Gross Profit responsibility.
  • Commercially sharp and margin-aware.
  • Confident client-facing presence.

1. 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.

2. Outcomes (First 6–12 Months)

  • Maintain minimum monthly Gross Profit of R641,000.
  • Achieve quarterly Gross Profit target of R1,923,000.
  • 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 first 6 months.
  • Deliver national activations on time, within budget, and at or above target margin.
  • Maintain agreed GP margin thresholds across all projects.

3. Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen and margin awareness.
  • Strategic thinker with 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.

4. Cultural Fit

  • Committed to delivering hassle-free brand experiences.
  • Collaborative and respectful across teams.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused.
  • High standards without ego.
  • Protects relationships while protecting profitability.

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