SA - Programmatic Account Executive

Incubeta; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Programmatic Account Executive to manage and optimize online Programmatic campaigns for global brands. The role emphasizes hands-on experience, client collaboration, and strategic development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to learn more about digital marketing.
• Excellent communication skills for teamwork and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Build campaigns and buy media across various formats and platforms.
• Track and report on performance metrics, translating insights into actionable improvements.
• Identify trends, analyze key metrics, and make adjustments for account optimization.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, keeping them informed on performance.
• Drive innovation within accounts and contribute to new client opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Interest in digital marketing

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone to join our Programmatic team as a Programmatic Account Executive. Collaborating with a talented group of digital media enthusiasts you’ll be working on a variety of clients to deliver online Programmatic campaigns for global brands. This role promises hands-on experience, early responsibilities, and career progression in a sector that’s constantly evolving, with ample support and training to help you grow.

At Incubeta, we foster an environment that values creativity, strategy, and innovation, offering greater freedom and flexibility compared to similar roles elsewhere. From day one, you’ll get experience with hands-on work, managing clients, contributing to strategy development, and have the opportunity to work with multiple digital channels as you advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: Build campaigns and buy media across formats, platforms and partners including Display, Video (incl YouTube), Native, Audio, Connected TV, Digital Out Of Home, Amazon and In-game (we will give you lots of training and support in this)
• Reporting & Analysis: Track and report on performance metrics, translating insights into actionable improvements
• Account Optimisation: Identify trends, analyse key metrics, and make adjustments to keep accounts performing at their best
• Client Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with your clients, keeping them informed on performance and growth opportunities on a regular basis
• Strategic Development: Drive innovation within accounts and contribute to new client ideas and opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a strategic, problem-solving mindset
• Proactive, inquisitive, and eager to learn more about digital marketing
• Excellent communication skills for teamwork and client interactions
• A genuine interest in the fast-paced, tech-driven landscape of digital media