SA - Programmatic Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Incubeta. Cape Town · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set up and oversee programmatic activity across display, video, native, audio and other listed formats
- Review pacing, spend and client KPI results, then make campaign changes to lift performance
- Prepare performance updates that turn campaign data into recommendations for clients and internal teams
- Keep accounts moving with timely client communication, and propose creative, audience and automation tests
What you bring
- You have worked with programmatic advertising or digital media, or have a strong interest in either
- You understand digital marketing principles and campaign performance measures
- You bring analytical and numerical ability, close attention to detail, and clear communication
Who this fits
This role suits someone developing programmatic campaign and client-service skills while learning from senior colleagues. Training supports progression to Senior Account Executive. The role is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
From the employer
The Role
We are looking for someone to join our Programmatic team as an Account Executive. Working with a talented group of digital media specialists, you will support the management and optimisation of programmatic campaigns for a variety of clients across multiple digital channels. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their expertise across platforms, develop strong analytical and client servicing skills, and grow within a fast-paced and constantly evolving digital media environment.
You will work closely with senior team members to ensure campaigns are delivered to a high standard, while gradually taking ownership of smaller accounts and campaign responsibilities. Ongoing training and development will support your progression into a Senior Account Executive role.
Key Responsibilities
● Campaign Management: Build, launch, monitor, and optimise programmatic campaigns across formats, platforms, and partners including Display, Video (including YouTube), Native, Audio, Connected TV, Digital Out Of Home, Retail Media, and In-Game.
● Performance Optimisation: Conduct regular campaign analysis and optimisation to improve performance against client KPIs, ensuring campaigns are pacing correctly and budgets are managed effectively.
● Reporting & Insights: Track campaign performance and assist in preparing reports, translating data into clear insights, recommendations, and actions for clients and internal stakeholders.
● Account Support: Support the day-to-day management of accounts, helping to maintain strong client relationships through timely communication, proactive updates, and a solutions-focused approach.
● Innovation & Testing: Contribute ideas for new tests, creatives, audience strategies, betas, and automation opportunities to improve campaign performance and efficiency.
● Market & Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with industry trends, platform developments, and competitor activity to support client growth and innovation.
● Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams, proactively seek feedback and development opportunities, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
What We’re Looking For
● Experience or strong interest in programmatic advertising or digital media
● Understanding of digital marketing principles and campaign performance metrics
● Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail
● Experience managing or supporting digital campaigns is beneficial
● Excellent communication and organisational skills
● Ability to prioritise workload and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
● A proactive mindset with enthusiasm to learn and develop within digital media
● Interest in emerging media channels, technology, and automation within advertising
Incubeta Company Values
Earn Trust: Focused on maintaining and increasing customer focus, works with the customer in mind earning trust along each step with clients and colleagues.
Help Others Succeed: Makes an active contribution to a joint result (organizational target) or to resolving problems or conflicts. Think in terms of possibilities. Is able to solve issues and problems in a timely and effective manner, working as a team.
Dare to Lead: Is willing to improve individual performance and stimulate others to act accordingly. Setting the standard and example. Being solution driven.
Exceed Expectations: Carries out tasks without help from others; takes command of problem situations and aims to achieve more than the basic requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Incubeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Process
If you feel you meet the criteria, please kindly submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please take note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
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