Digital Account Executive

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003071/KA

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established advertising agency is looking for a Digital Account Executive to support the client service team and Digital Account Manager/Strategist.
The ideal candidate must be organized, responsive, and results-driven, with hands-on experience in paid media management, reporting, geo-targeting, and client support.

POSITION INFO:
You will manage campaigns, monitor performance, generate insights, and ensure clients receive clear and proactive support.

Duties and responsibilities:
Paid Media & Campaign Management:

Build, manage and optimise campaigns on Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads
Set up geo-targeted campaigns (radius, suburb targeting, location exclusions, store catchments)
Monitor budgets, pacing, performance and conversions
Set up and manage A/B testing (creative, audiences, placements, messaging)
Ensure correct campaign naming conventions and clean account structure

Reporting & Insights:

Create weekly and monthly reports (Google Looker Studio or similar reporting software / Excel / Slides)
Track key metrics: CPC, CPM, CTR, CPA, ROAS, leads, conversions
Pull insights and recommend improvements (not just “report the numbers”)
Identify what’s working, what’s wasting budget, and what needs testing

Client Support & Communication:

Handle day-to-day client queries with professionalism and speed
Attend status meetings and take clear notes/action items
Coordinate with creative teams for new ads, sizes, copy and deadlines
Maintain timelines and keep projects moving

Tracking & Admin:

Assist with setting up or checking:

Meta Pixel / Conversions API basics (advantage if you understand this)
Google Tag Manager / GA4 basics

Maintain campaign documentation, briefs, and reporting folders

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2–4 years experience as a Digital Account Executive or in a similar role
2+ years experience running Meta Ads + Google Ads
Comfortable with geo-targeting and audience segmentation
Strong reporting skills and ability to explain results simply
Excellent admin and attention to detail
Client communication skills (email, WhatsApp, meetings)
Strong Excel/Google Sheets ability
Meta Business Manager / Ads Manager
Google Ads + Keyword Planner
Google Analytics 4 (basic)
Google Tag Manager(advantage)
Google Looker Studio or similar reporting software
Canva / basic creative checking (advantage)

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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