Initiate International

Account Manager

Initiate International  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for a relationship-driven and commercially minded Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of mid-tier client accounts within the iGaming industry.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of client retention, revenue growth and long-term partnerships. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for your accounts, ensuring client satisfaction while identifying opportunities to increase product adoption, strengthen relationships and maximise commercial performance.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager and internal teams, you will play an important role in delivering account growth and supporting the company's wider commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Account Performance: Manage a portfolio of mid-tier accounts, driving agreed NGR/GGR, revenue and growth targets.
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication, engagement and satisfaction.
  • Account Planning: Develop and maintain account plans that identify growth opportunities, improve product adoption and increase the overall value of each client relationship.
  • Retention and Renewals: Monitor renewal timelines, identify potential risks and take proactive steps to maintain client relationships and secure successful renewals.
  • Upselling and Cross-Selling: Identify opportunities to introduce additional products, game titles, features and commercial offerings to existing clients.
  • Product Implementation: Coordinate new product and game launches, integrations and feature rollouts, working with Product, Technical and relevant internal teams to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Market and Performance Analysis: Monitor account results, client requirements, industry developments and competitor activity to identify opportunities and potential risks.
  • Client Support: Handle day-to-day client queries and initial escalations, coordinating with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently and referring complex matters to the Business Development Manager when necessary.
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Technical, Marketing, Compliance and other departments to deliver client requirements and ensure smooth implementation of account initiatives.
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates on account performance, NGR/GGR and revenue results, renewals, growth opportunities, client satisfaction and any emerging risks.
  • Industry Networking: Attend client meetings, industry events, conferences and exhibitions to strengthen existing relationships and support business development activities.
  • Commercial Alignment: Implement account strategies and commercial priorities in line with the company's broader portfolio objectives.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Business Development or a similar commercial role.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of clients and working towards revenue, retention or account growth targets.
  • Experience in the iGaming, online gaming or sports betting industry would be highly advantageous.
  • Understanding of client retention, contract renewals, account planning and relationship development.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities and grow existing accounts.
  • Familiarity with commercial performance metrics such as NGR, GGR and revenue targets would be beneficial.
  • Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage professionally with client stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage client queries and coordinate effective resolutions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Product, Technical, Marketing and Compliance.
  • Analytical skills, with the ability to monitor account performance, identify trends and communicate relevant insights.
  • A proactive, commercially focused mindset and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.

Interested?

Apply now by sending your CV to contact@initiateinternational.com for this Account Manager 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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