Account Executive | Paid Media

Dawning Digital; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to enhance client relationships and drive successful paid media campaigns. In this fully remote role, you will manage client accounts, optimize campaign performance, and ensure seamless communication across teams. With a focus on client satisfaction and retention, you will leverage your marketing expertise to generate leads and deliver insightful reports. Join a supportive team culture that values growth, flexibility, and collaboration, while enjoying the freedom of remote work and performance bonuses. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Quarterly Performance Bonuses

Sales Campaign Bonuses

Supportive Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing or account management.
• Strong understanding of paid media across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for clients and coordinate with teams.
• Monitor and optimize campaigns, ensuring timely reporting.

Skills

Marketing

Paid Media Management

Account Management

Project Management

Lead Generation Strategy

CRM Systems (HubSpot)

Communication Skills

G-Suite Proficiency

Problem Solving

Tools

HubSpot

Asana

Slack

Job description

About the Job:

Do you thrive on making things happen, managing details, and keeping clients happy? Dawning Digital is hiring an Account Executive to help drive results across paid media, client accounts, and project workflows. You’ll be the key point of contact for clients, coordinate with internal and external teams, and make sure campaigns are launched, optimized, and reported on, flawlessly.

You Might Be Our Person If You

• Have 3-5 years of marketing, paid media, account management, or project management experience (agency experience a big plus)
• Understand paid media management across platforms like Meta Ads, Google Ads, and LinkedIn Ads
• Know how to monitor campaigns daily, optimize budgets, and translate performance into actionable next steps
• Have experience with lead generation strategy and CRM systems like HubSpot (creating, managing, and reporting on leads)
• Are comfortable building and presenting performance reports that are clear, meaningful, and action-focused
• Know how to manage multiple client accounts, campaigns, and third-party vendors at the same time, with strong follow-through
• Are highly organized and manage projects using tools like Asana and Slack
• Communicate professionally and proactively with clients and teams (we don’t chase people for updates here)
• Are fluent in G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and can build a project tracker or reporting deck without a YouTube tutorial
• Stay calm under pressure and problem-solve before anyone even realizes there’s an issue
• Takes initiative, are coachable, and thrive in a remote environment

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience with client onboarding processes and setting up campaigns in HubSpot
• Can identify areas to upsell or improve client accounts
• Have a strong eye for detail in both strategy and execution

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Client satisfaction and account retention
• Lead generation growth, and CRM management
• Campaign performance metrics (ROAS, CPL, conversions)
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Internal task and project completion rates
• Strong and proactive communication with clients and internal teams

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours (responsibility over micromanagement)
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Sales and high-performance campaign bonuses
• A positive, supportive team culture focused on growth and collaboration
• Flexibility to expand your role based on your interests and career goals

Ready to Join Us?