Account Manager (BAT)

Account Manager | Heineken Portfolio

📍 Cape town

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join a fast-paced marketing and activations environment, working on a high-profile Heineken portfolio.

This role requires someone who understands the liquor industry, has strong experience delivering promotional campaigns, POS rollouts, and brand activations, and can manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a key client account within the liquor space
• Lead campaigns from brief through to execution and delivery
• Coordinate POS materials, promotions, and activations
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Manage budgets, timelines, and campaign deliverables
• Ensure all campaigns are delivered to a high standard and on time
• Identify opportunities for upselling and account growth

Requirements

• 3-5+ years’ experience in Account Management (marketing / activations / promotional campaigns)
• Liquor / alcohol brand experience is essential
• Strong experience with POS, retail campaigns, and brand activations
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing ability
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Skills & Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage tight deadlines
• Confident working with budgets and suppliers
• Team player with a professional approach

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work on a globally recognised brand
• High-impact role with visible, in-market campaign execution
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment

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