Digital Account Executive

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Digital Account Executive to lead regional sales for key clients. You will collaborate with internal teams to design and deliver innovative digital strategies, solutions, and services tailored to client goals.

The role focuses on growing the client base, exceeding sales targets, presenting monthly plans, and maintaining strong contracts. A relevant tertiary qualification and 3–5 years in digital marketing or agency environments are expected, with a

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in digital marketing, agency, or brand environment.
• Creative brand knowledge and strong interest in technology.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out new business within client base to achieve sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create end-to-end digital marketing solutions.
• Prepare and present monthly plans to achieve objectives.
• Develop strategic sales plans with other teams.
• Maintain contracts and maximize client value
• Resolve issues related to implementation, production, and platforms within agreed turnaround times

Skills

Digital marketing

Agency experience

Brand knowledge

Technical acumen

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Our Client

Cape Town (Onsite)

Location:

Bree Street, CBD, Cape Town

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Digital Account Executive will serve as the regional sales lead for key regional customers while partnering with internal teams to formulate, recommend, and implement innovative and effective digital strategies, solutions, and services for our client.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Actively seek out new and potential business within the client base with the aim to achieve and exceed sales targets and budgets


• Collaborate with internal teams to create effective end-to-end digital marketing solutions to drive results


• Prepare and present monthly plans to achieve objectives


• Develop strategic sales strategies and plans with other sales teams in the business


• Ensure maximum value extraction and maintenance of client contracts


• Resolve implementation, production, and platform/product issues within agreed turnaround times

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 3–5 years' experience in digital marketing, agency, or brand environment


• Digital marketing qualification will be an advantage


• Creative brand knowledge


• Strong interest in technology and digital marketing


• Advanced computer skills

BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Service-driven and self-motivated


• Excellent presentation skills


• Ability to understand customer needs


• Strong communication and negotiation skills


• Resilient to criticism/rejection


• Team player