DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Durban onsite is seeking a Digital Account Executive to lead regional sales for key clients and partner with internal teams to formulate innovative digital strategies and services.

You will actively pursue new business within the client base, develop strategic sales plans with other teams, present monthly objectives, and manage client contracts, while staying ahead of technology trends in digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out new and potential business within the 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 strategies and plans with other sales teams.
• Ensure maximum value extraction and maintenance of client contracts.
• Resolve implementation, production, and platform/product issues within agreed turnaround times.

Skills

Digital marketing

Technology interest

Presentation skills

Communication & negotiation

Team player

Customer needs understanding

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Digital marketing qualification (advantage)

Tools

Advanced computer skills

Job description

DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Our Client

Durban (Onsite)

Location:

Cornubia Industrial Business Estate, Tottum Rd, Ottawa South, Durban, 4339

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