Paid Search Account Executive — Hands-On Growth

Incubeta Group

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Incubeta Group is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day optimisation, management, and delivery of paid search campaigns across a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll work hands-on within Google Ads and Microsoft Ads to ensure campaigns are well-structured and continuously optimised to drive performance.

This role offers hands-on learning across diverse clients, with clear progression toward a Senior Account Executive position as you develop paid search and analytical skills.

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of paid search principles and campaign structure.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • Comfortable working with data and reporting.
  • Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  • Interest in digital marketing, automation, and performance media.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day communication with clients on paid search performance.
  • Assist in building and managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
  • Monitor campaign performance and highlight key trends or issues.
  • Assist with daily optimisations including keyword updates, ad copy changes, and budget adjustments.
  • Contribute to reporting and performance summaries for clients.
  • Work with senior team members to ensure campaigns meet KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, CTR, and conversions.

Skills

Paid search basics
Data analysis
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Proactive attitude
Interest in digital marketing
Willingness to learn

Tools

Google Ads
Microsoft Ads

Job description

Incubeta Group is seeking an Account Executive to support day-to-day optimisation, management, and delivery of paid search campaigns across a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll work hands-on within Google Ads and Microsoft Ads to ensure campaigns are well-structured and continuously optimised to drive performance.

This role offers hands-on learning across diverse clients, with clear progression toward a Senior Account Executive position as you develop paid search and analytical skills.

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