Senior Meta Ads & Client Success Manager

David Kennedy Recruitment; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Monthly budget for SA-based candidates

Early SA working hours overlap with SY

Direct contribution to agency growth

Career progression toward Head of Paid

Job summary

David Kennedy Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Meta Ads & Client Success Manager to handle Meta campaigns for Australian clients, drive lead generation, and nurture strong client relationships while enabling agency growth.

The role is remote, with overlap with Sydney working hours, and requires 5+ years in Meta Ads and agency experience to deliver ROI improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on Meta Ads experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise Meta advertising campaigns across multiple client accounts.

Skills

Lead generation

ROI optimization

Budget management

Client relationship management

English communication

Analytical skills

Remote work coordination

Commercial mindset

Tools

Meta Ads Manager

Pixel

Conversions API

Campaign tracking

Job description

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a Sydney-based digital agency specialising in web development, lead generation and digital marketing that is seeking to onboard a Senior Meta Ads & Client Success Manager to join their team. The successful candidate manages paid Meta campaigns for Australian clients, drives measurable lead-generation results and builds strong client relationships while supporting the agency's growth.

Position: Senior Meta Ads & Client Success Manager

Location: South Africa (Philippines and Malaysia also possible)

Model: Remote

Employment type: Full time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and optimise Meta advertising campaigns across multiple client accounts
• Develop lead-generation strategies focused on generating qualified enquiries and improving return on investment
• Manage campaign budgets, tracking, optimisation and scaling
• Work with Meta Ads Manager, Pixel and Conversions API to monitor and improve campaign performance
• Develop creative testing strategies and use campaign data to guide optimisation decisions
• Analyse performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement and reduce customer acquisition costs
• Communicate campaign performance and recommendations clearly to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and accountability
• Take ownership of campaign outcomes and contribute to the agency's continued growth

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 5 years of hands-on Meta Ads experience
• Previous experience managing multiple client accounts, preferably within a digital marketing agency
• Proven experience generating qualified leads, reducing acquisition costs and improving ROI
• Experience with Meta Ads Manager, Pixel, Conversions API, campaign tracking and optimisation
• Ability to manage budgets, develop creative testing strategies and scale successful campaigns
• Excellent English communication skills and experience working with Australian or UK clients
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate campaign data into actionable recommendations
• Commercial mindset, accountability and strong client relationship management skills
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining working-hour overlap with Sydney, Australia
• Strong advantages:
• Experience generating leads for professional services, healthcare, legal services or trades
• Experience managing paid advertising in an agency environment
• Potential to progress into a Head of Paid Media position

BENEFITS:

• Remote working
• Monthly budget of up to A$3,000 for candidates based in South Africa
• Early South African working hours to provide overlap with Sydney
• Opportunity to contribute directly to agency growth
• Potential career progression towards Head of Paid Media