Salary
≈ $17k – $33k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026. dentsu scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Company
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Dentsu is a Japanese advertising and marketing group founded in 1901 that grew into the dominant agency holding company in Japan before expanding worldwide through the acquisition of Aegis in 2013. It plans and buys media, produces creative work, and runs customer experience, commerce and data practices for brands through networks including Carat, iProspect, Dentsu Creative and Merkle. Headquartered in Tokyo and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, it employs tens of thousands of people across more than one hundred markets.
Carat is seeking a dynamic and client-focused Account Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering integrated media solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of campaigns across Above-The-Line (ATL) media channels.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management capabilities, a passion for media, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with clients while driving business growth. A very good understanding of audience data and how to integrate data thinking into strategies.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, serving as a trusted day-to-day contact for assigned accounts.
- Understand client business objectives and marketing goals through regular engagement and consultation.
- Develop and implement comprehensive media strategies aligned to client objectives.
- Manage the planning, execution and optimization of ATL media campaigns across television, radio, print and out-of-home channels.
- Oversee campaign delivery to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time and within budget.
- Identify opportunities to improve media performance and enhance client outcomes.
- Present media recommendations, campaign results and strategic insights to clients.
- Collaborate with internal teams, media partners and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
- Manage campaign budgets, reporting and financial administration related to client accounts.
- Act as the first point of contact for campaign-related queries, ensuring a high standard of client service.
- Stay informed of industry trends, media innovations and market developments.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong client service and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and budget management capability.
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confident stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Passion for media, marketing and advertising.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in media account management, client service or a similar role
- Proven experience managing campaigns and budgets.
- Experience working across ATL media channels, including Television, Radio, Print and Out-of-Home (OOH).
- Understanding of media strategy development and implementation.
- Understanding of a good data led strategic approach and how to analyse the data
- Proficiency in industry media planning and reporting tools.
- Relevant qualification in Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Advertising or a related field will be advantageous.
- What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with leading brands and a talented media team.
- Exposure to integrated media strategy and campaign execution.
- Career growth and development opportunities within a global media network.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
If you are passionate about media, thrive in a client-facing environment, and enjoy delivering impactful marketing solutions, we'd love to hear from you
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