Paid Media Senior Account Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
A digital marketing platform and agency that uses AI and expert insights to optimize paid media (search & social) for e-commerce brands, is seeking a a product-led paid media expert to take full ownership of a client portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and guide client performance across a portfolio, ensuring targets are met.
Develop tailored optimization strategies, media plans, and audits with unique insights.
Proactively identify opportunities, risks, and strategic improvements for clients.
Lead the production of compelling case studies aligned with the Addesu brand.
Mentor and coach Account Managers and junior team members, fostering continuous improvement.
Manage team performance, addressing underperformance and assigning opportunities to maximize strengths.
Promote reflection, learning, and ownership through performance reviews and process improvements.
Confidently manage people's challenges to ensure a cohesive and collaborative atmosphere.
Collaborate closely with the tech team on new platform feature development (briefing, testing, implementation).
Provide strategic feedback on the Addesu platform based on industry changes, client needs, and team experience.
Advise on and contribute to implementation plans for new technologies across the wider business.
Build and maintain strong, long-term client and partner relationships.
Confidently communicate Addesu's strategic vision to clients.
Represent Addesu at industry events to strengthen positioning and create new opportunities.
Lead Addesu-hosted events and contribute to cross-functional projects with minimal senior input.
Minimum Requirements:
5+ years of hands-on paid media experience across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and ideally TikTok Ads or other social platforms.
2+ years of experience managing and developing teams.
Proven track record of managing a client portfolio and delivering performance at or above target.
Strong client communication and relationship management skills, including leading strategic conversations and business reviews.
Demonstrated experience working closely with tech or product teams on feature development/implementation.
Ability to plan, lead, and deliver cross-functional projects with minimal oversight.
Established industry network and confidence representing a business externally.
Advanced skills in Excel/Sheets (or similar) for data analysis and media planning.
A proactive, reflective mindset able to balance execution with high-level strategic thinking.
Fluent English speaker (other languages a bonus).
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to (only suitable candidates will be contacted)
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1618425
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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