Product-Led Paid Media Lead — Portfolio Ownership

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A dynamic digital marketing agency in Cape Town seeks an experienced paid media expert to manage client portfolios and develop optimization strategies. The role requires over 5 years of experience in paid media, leadership in team development, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will lead strategic conversations, mentor juniors, and manage client relationships effectively. This position includes competitive salary benefits, enhancing your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on paid media experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams.
• Proven track record of managing a client portfolio.
• Strong client communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience working closely with tech or product teams.
• Ability to plan and lead cross-functional projects.
• Established industry network.
• Advanced skills in Excel/Sheets for data analysis.
• Proactive mindset balancing execution with strategic thinking.
• Fluent English speaker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide client performance across a portfolio.
• Develop tailored optimization strategies and media plans.
• Identify opportunities and strategic improvements for clients.
• Lead production of compelling case studies.
• Mentor and coach Account Managers and team members.
• Manage team performance and address underperformance.
• Promote reflection and ownership through performance reviews.
• Collaborate with tech team on new platform features.
• Provide strategic feedback based on industry changes.
• Build strong long-term client relationships.
• Communicate strategic vision to clients.
• Represent the company at industry events.
• Lead company-hosted events and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

Client communication

Excel/Sheets

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

A dynamic digital marketing agency in Cape Town seeks an experienced paid media expert to manage client portfolios and develop optimization strategies. The role requires over 5 years of experience in paid media, leadership in team development, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will lead strategic conversations, mentor juniors, and manage client relationships effectively. This position includes competitive salary benefits, enhancing your career in a fast-paced environment.