Account Executive
99 Cents
2026/10/03   Cape Town


Job Ref #: Shoprite RSA 9 27 8
Industry: Academic
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
A leading full-service communications agency, known for seamlessly delivering impactful solutions with unparalleled retail expertise. From strategy to execution across all media types, 99c is the trusted partner for brands navigating the complexities of advertising and marketing.
Job Description

PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

Client Relationship Management | 15%

  • Act as a reliable daily contact for client marketing and category teams
  • Understand each brand's promotional rhythm and requirements
  • Communicate clearly, accurately and in good time
  • Manage day-to-day requests and expectations professionally
  • Anticipate recurring needs across the promotional calendar

 

Briefing & Workflow Management | 30%

  • Write clear and accurate briefs
  • Load and manage jobs through Magnetic
  • Drive jobs through the pipeline to meet non-negotiable print deadlines
  • Manage multiple concurrent jobs without dropping detail
  • Coordinate specifications, sizes and formats across print and digital

 

Quality & Brand Custodianship | 25%

  • Check every deliverable against the brief before client routing
  • Uphold brand CI across all brands and formats
  • Support proofing and reconciliation of pricing, copy and mechanics
  • Capture amendments accurately and keep version control clean
  • Protect the account against costly errors and reprints

 

Cross-functional Collaboration | 15%

  • Work closely with Creative, Creative Services, Traffic and Production
  • Communicate updates and changes promptly
  • Escalate timeline risks early
  • Maintain clear, accessible documentation
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative studio environment

Financial & Administrative | 15%

  • Manage cost estimates
  • Support accurate billing
  • Keep job status and records current in Magnetic
  • Monitor scope and flag out-of-scope requests
  • Maintain accurate financial and job documentation
Job Requirements

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Calm and dependable under constant deadline pressure
  • Clear communicator with strong briefing discipline
  • Comfortable managing high job volumes

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1–2 years in a client service, coordination or traffic role
  • Retail or high-volume production environment an advantage
  • Relevant tertiary qualification