Events & Activations Account Manager

Recruiter

Ergasia Placements

Job Ref

Pta000393/NM

Date posted

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

30 000 Monthly

SUMMARY

Our esteemed client, within Sandton, is looking for their Events & Activations Account Manager to drive repeat business and revenue through outstanding event activations.

POSITION INFO

Your mission is to drive business and revenue through outstanding event activations. You'll manage end-to end client relationships for experimental campaigns, from ideation to post-event analysis, delivering consistent, polished results that clients return for. What You'll need: 5+ years' experience in events, activations, brand experience of shopper marketing. A proven track record of hitting sales/revenue targets in a client-facing role. Experience in end-to-end event production, including supplier and logistics management. Strong project management and multitasking skills. Excellent presentation, negotiation , and relationship-building ability. Bonus: Background in centre court activations , mall campaigns, or beauty brands. Key responsibilities: Pitch, plan and manage national and regional event activations. Oversee all logistics, venue, permits, staffing, production and live execution. Own the client relationship, brief proposal, execution, and post-event reporting. Partner with internal teams to deliver high-quality events under pressure. Ensure delivery on brand objectives, footfall targets and visual excellence. Manage budgets, supplier negotiations and margin control. Lead or contribute to the centre court and retail eventing strategy. Stay plugged into eventing trends , tech, and tools that enhance brand impact. Perks: Hybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 in-office Working with household brands on high visibility campaigns Join a team that delivers excellence without the drama Attractive commission structure and log-terms career growth.