Account Manager Marketing

Job description

Account Manager Marketing  Company: South Africa’s #1 Pet Insurer Location: George, Western Cape (On-site) Department: Marketing Reports to: Senior Manager, Marketing About us We are South Africa’s leading pet insurer, passionate about protecting pets and supporting the people who love them. Our mission is simple: make world-class pet insurance accessible, transparent, and genuinely helpful. We’re a fast-growing, customer first business driven by innovation, data, and a deep love for animals. Role overview We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Account Manager Marketing to drive the execution of impactful marketing campaigns and initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning strategy into action—ensuring campaigns are well-briefed, seamlessly executed, and consistently on-brand. You’ll act as a key link between internal teams and external partners, ensuring all marketing outputs from digital ads to events, are aligned, high-quality, and delivered on time. Key responsibilities Campaign planning and execution Coordinate end-to-end execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channelsTranslate marketing strategy into clear, actionable plans with defined timelines and deliverablesEnsure all campaign elements are aligned, delivered on schedule, and meet quality standardsTrack campaign performance in collaboration with relevant teams and support optimisation efforts

Requirements

Marketing briefing and coordination Develop clear, detailed creative briefs for all marketing initiatives, including digital advertising, content, and designBrief internal teams and external agencies on campaign objectives, target audiences, messaging, and deliverablesAct as the central point of coordination to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informedReview outputs against briefs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effectivenessBrand and brand management support Act as a brand custodian, ensuring consistency across all marketing channels and touchpointsSupport the evolution and execution of brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identityCollaborate closely with creative teams to ensure all assets reflect the brand’s personality and positioningAssist in rolling out brand campaigns and initiatives across internal and external platformsConduct regular brand checks and audits to maintain a high standard of brand integrityEvents and activations Plan and execute brand-led events, activations, and sponsorships that drive awareness and engagementCoordinate logistics including venues, suppliers, branding, and on-the-ground executionWork closely with partners and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of eventsMeasure and report on event effectiveness and ROIIdentify opportunities for innovative activations that strengthen brand presence and customer connectionPartnerships and stakeholder management Support the development and execution of strategic partnerships and co-marketing initiativesBuild and maintain strong relationships with external partners, agencies, and vendorsCollaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., sales, product, customer experience) to align marketing effortsEnsure all stakeholders are engaged, informed, and aligned throughout campaign lifecyclesIdentify new partnership opportunities that enhance reach, brand visibility, and customer valueAnalytics and reporting Track and report on campaign and initiative performance against objectivesWork with data and digital teams to extract insights and inform future campaignsMaintain reporting dashboards and provide actionable recommendationsRequirements Experience 3–5 years’ experience in a marketing or campaign execution roleExperience working with internal and external stakeholders and managing marketing briefsExposure to events, activations, or brand campaigns is advantageousEducation Relevant post-matric qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or similarSkills Strong project management and organisational skillsExcellent briefing and communication abilitiesHigh attention to detail and quality controlAbility to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneouslyStrong understanding of brand consistency and marketing principlesTechnical tools (advantageous) Project management toolsGoogle analytics / reporting toolsCRM and email marketing platformsAdvanced Microsoft suite proficiencyAttributes we’re looking for A proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven account manager marketing. We looking for someone who is a strong collaborator and relationship builder. Someone who has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Passion for pets (a big plus) What we offer The opportunity to work for South Africa’s leading pet insurer. We are a purpose-driven, pet and human loving culture. Competitive salary, benefits and career growth and development opportunities