Hire a remote account manager in South Africa.
A remote account manager keeps clients happy, projects moving and renewals coming, at a cost that protects your agency's margin. In South Africa, a mid-level hire costs about 68% less in salary than in the US.
Account Manager salaries: South Africa vs the US
| Level | South Africa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $21,400 | $66,000 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $35,600 | $110,000 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $49,900 | $132,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote account manager does
- Own day-to-day client communication
- Coordinate deliverables with your team
- Report on results and next steps
- Spot upsell and renewal opportunities
What we screen for
- Agency or client services experience
- Confident, client-ready English
- Project management tools
- Organization across several accounts
Why hire account managers in South Africa
Native English
English is a working language of South African business, ideal for client-facing work, writing and calls.
Overlap with the UK, Europe and US mornings
South Africa runs on UTC+2, matching UK and European hours, with afternoons that overlap the US East Coast morning.
Hiring a account manager in South Africa
How much does a account manager in South Africa cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $21,400 junior, $35,600 mid-level and $49,900 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet account managers?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a account manager needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the account manager you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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