Senior Programmatic Account Executive

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group is looking for a Senior Programmatic Account Executive in Cape Town to manage and optimise programmatic campaigns for UK clients. The role includes leading client communications and driving performance outcomes while supporting junior team members.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with DV360, an understanding of programmatic principles, and excellent analytical skills. The position is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in the Cape Town office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with DV360 and Trade Desk.
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising principles.
• Proven ability to manage and optimise campaigns independently.

Responsibilities

• Build, launch and continuously optimise programmatic campaigns across DV360.
• Monitor performance daily and implement solutions to exceed campaign goals.
• Lead day-to-day client communications and provide actionable insights.

Skills

DV360

The Trade Desk

Programmatic advertising principles

Analytical skills

Client communication

Job description

Senior Programmatic Account Executive (Cape Town - South Africa)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading digital media agency, for a Senior Programmatic Account Executive to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and optimise programmatic campaigns across UK accounts, working with some of the most recognised brands in the market.

The Role

As a Senior Programmatic Account Executive, you will take ownership of programmatic campaign management and optimisation across DV360 and The Trade Desk, with Amazon DSP exposure as a bonus. You'll be a trusted day-to-day contact across your accounts, driving strong performance outcomes while contributing to a collaborative and innovative team culture.

What You'll Do

• Build, launch and continuously optimise programmatic campaigns across DV360
• Monitor performance daily, control ad spend, and implement solutions to hit or exceed campaign goals
• Lead day-to-day client communications, translating data into actionable insights and clear recommendations
• Test new strategies, betas and tools, staying current with industry trends and platform updates
• Identify commercial growth opportunities within your accounts
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing learnings with the wider team

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience with DV360 and Trade Desk (Amazon DSP is a plus)
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising principles and key performance metrics
• Proven ability to manage and optimise campaigns independently, with little senior oversight needed
• Excellent analytical skills and sharp attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset
• A collaborative nature with experience supporting junior colleagues

This role will be hybrid, 2 days per week in the Cape Town CBD office