Digital Group Account Director

Ogilvy One is the Digital arm of Ogilvy South Africa. We focus on creating impactful relationships by design between clients and their customers. We help companies drive sustainable growth through innovation, design, data, and technology while harnessing brand and human behaviour insights.

We seek an experienced Group Account Director with a strong digital background to nurture national and international brands. Under the Managing Partner and Business Director, lead client projects ensuring a constructive and creative operating environment. Responsible for smooth account running operationally, creatively, financially, and strategically.

Maximize account billings, seek additional income opportunities, and contribute to business profitability. Build strong client relationships with deep business understanding and market trends knowledge. Coordinate resources for strategy execution, website design, development, SEO, and data analytics.

Manage financial admin including revenue forecasting, invoicing, scopes, SLAs, and stakeholder approvals. Coach junior account managers and executives positively and proactively. Delegate effectively upwards and downwards while building team respect and performance.

Comfortable growing senior client relationships in an agile, fast-paced environment. Strategically inclined for digital decisions, self-reliant, and accountable for account portfolios. Skilful project management with understanding of SEO, design, and analytics advantageous.