The Role
Lead end-to-end advertising sales for a portfolio of brands/agencies: prospecting, client acquisition, campaign strategy and oversight, revenue growth, cross-functional execution, and data-driven performance optimization.
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We are looking for a strategic, commercially driven Sales Account Manager to lead advertising partnerships across our app ecosystem, within a brand-new business division at InDrive that is scaling rapidly.
We are looking for a strategic, commercially driven Sales Account Manager to lead advertising partnerships across our app ecosystem, within a brand-new business division at InDrive that is scaling rapidly.
This is a foundational role in shaping and accelerating our Advertising vertical, helping position InDrive as a powerful and differentiated media platform for brands and agencies.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leading brands and media agencies, designing high-impact, data-driven advertising strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will own the end-to-end advertising lifecycle — from identifying and unlocking new business opportunities and driving proactive outreach, to client acquisition, relationship development, campaign oversight, and post-campaign performance evaluation.
You will lead the advertising sales strategy for a portfolio of high-value brand and agency partners, driving adoption of our expanding suite of ad solutions while delivering sustainable revenue growth and long-term strategic value for both clients and the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage strong persuasive and acquisition sales skills to drive inbound and outbound sales activities, acquire new clients for the inDrive Ads platform, and close successful multi-vertical flighted advertising campaigns.
- Develop and execute multi-format advertising campaign strategies (video, display, and native) that align with brand objectives, drive measurable outcomes, and contribute to exceeding revenue targets.
- Own and deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets for your assigned portfolio through strategic account growth and new business acquisition.
- Build strong, strategic relationships with marketing executives and key decision-makers across partner agencies and client organizations.
- Leverage persuasive communication and creative problem-solving skills to navigate stakeholder relationships, foster trusted marketing conversations, and convert opportunities into advertising revenue.
- Serve as a proactive cross-functional partner, collaborating closely with the International Ads team, Product, Marketing, Operations, and in-country teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
- Drive adoption of our evolving ad solutions by clearly articulating differentiated value and positioning InDrive as a strategic media partner.
- Expand existing client partnerships and onboard new advertisers through innovative engagement strategies, while maintaining accurate CRM and KPI tracking.
- Lead campaign performance reviews, providing data-driven insights and optimization recommendations to maximize client ROI and long-term investment.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience within a digital media or advertising platform (directly or via a vendor/partner), with proven expertise in end-to-end digital advertising sales supporting enterprise-level brands and media agencies.
- Passion for the online advertising ecosystem, with resilience and the ability to thrive in a multi-region, multi-language, international environment, complemented by excellent listening, communication, and organizational skills.
- A creative and engaging storytelling approach, leveraging data and insights to quantify opportunities and influence decision-makers.
- Strong commercial instincts and curiosity for advertising technology and evolving media solutions, combined with a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset and genuine excitement for building and scaling something new.
- Experience working with key digital advertising performance metrics (CPM, CPC, CPA, ROAS) and a strong understanding of the programmatic and mobile advertising ecosystem.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides) and CRM systems.
- Native or fluent English and native-level proficiency in Afrikaans or Zulu are required. Proficiency in Xhosa, Sesotho, or another South African language is strongly preferred.
- Availability for a remote work model based in the Johannesburg area, with regular visits to clients and partner agencies.
Why join us
- Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
- Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
- Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
- Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
- Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
- Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
About
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 360M installs across 48 countries.Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. Our goal is to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030. Through inVision, our non-profit arm, we support education, entrepreneurship, and equality in underserved communities.Ready to ignite your inner drive?
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience within a digital media or advertising platform or vendor/partner
- Proven end-to-end digital advertising sales experience supporting enterprise-level brands and media agencies
- Experience with digital advertising performance metrics (CPM, CPC, CPA, ROAS) and understanding of programmatic and mobile advertising ecosystems
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides) and CRM systems
- Native or fluent English and native-level proficiency in Afrikaans or Zulu
- Proficiency in Xhosa, Sesotho, or another South African language
- Availability for a remote work model based in the Johannesburg area with regular client and agency visits
- Strong commercial instincts, persuasive sales skills, creative storytelling, and data-driven problem solving
- Submit resume in English
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The Company
What We Do
inDrive is a global IT and transportation platform inDrive is one of the world’s fastest growing online ride-hailing services. Its services are available in over 749 cities in 46 countries throughout the world. The Company’s app has been downloaded over 150 million times. inDrive offers other services, including intercity transportation, freight and cargo services, as well as delivery services in different markets of operations. inDrive is based in Mountain View, California, and operates regional hubs in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the countries of the CIS, and employs over 2,000 people. In early 2021, inDrive achieved unicorn status after closing a $140m investment round with Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Bond Capital, which valued the company at $1.23 billion.
