Initiate International

Account Executive

Initiate International  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Account Executive to provide essential commercial, contractual and administrative support to its Business Development team.

This role plays an important part in ensuring client accounts run smoothly, with a strong focus on contract renewals, documentation management, reporting and coordinating information across internal departments. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, ensure deadlines are met and support the wider team in delivering effective client account management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys working with data, managing processes and contributing to commercial operations within a fast-paced iGaming environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contract Renewals: Coordinate and track contract renewals across the assigned client portfolio, ensuring all activities are initiated and completed within the required timeframes.
  • Contract Administration: Prepare, coordinate and follow up on contracts, amendments, approvals and related documentation to ensure efficient processing and completion.
  • Reporting: Compile and maintain accurate internal and client-facing reports covering commercial performance, contractual matters and portfolio activities.
  • Data Management: Gather, consolidate and verify information from internal systems and relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.
  • Deadline Management: Monitor important contractual and administrative deadlines, proactively highlighting upcoming renewals, outstanding approvals, missing information and potential delays.
  • Cross-Departmental Coordination: Liaise with Legal, Finance, Compliance, Product, Technical and other relevant teams to coordinate account-related documentation, reporting and administrative requirements.
  • Process Compliance: Ensure contract management, reporting and documentation activities follow established procedures and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Issue Escalation: Identify and communicate issues that could affect deadlines, contractual obligations or commercial activities, ensuring they are addressed by the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Commercial Support: Provide reliable administrative and contractual assistance to the Business Development Manager and account management team, contributing to the effective management of the client portfolio.
  • General Support: Assist with additional duties and commercial support activities as required by management to meet business objectives.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an Account Executive, Sales Support, Commercial Administration, Contract Administration or similar coordination-focused role.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience preparing, processing and maintaining contracts, amendments or other business documentation would be advantageous.
  • Strong reporting and data management skills, including the ability to collect, consolidate and validate information from multiple sources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines and tasks effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with internal stakeholders and clients.
  • A proactive approach to tracking renewals, following up on outstanding approvals and identifying potential delays.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, including Legal, Finance, Compliance, Product and Technical teams.
  • A process-driven mindset, with an understanding of the importance of accurate documentation, confidentiality and adherence to established procedures.
  • Experience in the iGaming, online gaming or sports betting industry would be advantageous.
  • A reliable, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Interested?

Apply now by sending your CV to contact@initiateinternational.com for this Account Executive role. If you wish to view additional Gaming, Betting, & Gamblingjobs, please click through to our job section.

Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
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