Senior Key Account Manager at Salt South Africa

About the Role

• An opportunity for a high-calibre Senior Key Account Manager to take ownership of an established, high-income client portfolio.
• This is a strategic account management role, focused on maintaining and growing Gross Profit, strengthening client relationships, and identifying new revenue opportunities within existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of key client accounts and portfolio performance
• Drive account growth strategies and identify upsell opportunities
• Manage campaigns end-to-end across activations and experiential marketing
• Oversee national rollouts, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Manage project costings, quotes, and margin control
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, campaign management, operations)
• Deliver seamless, high-quality client experiences
• Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting, and account tracking

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in brand activations, experiential marketing, or events
• Proven track record managing and growing key accounts
• Experience with national campaign rollouts
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to Gross Profit and margin management
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and organisational ability

Key Performance Metrics

• Monthly Gross Profit target: R641,000
• Quarterly Gross Profit target: R1,923,000
• Delivery of campaigns within budget and agreed margin thresholds