Senior PPC Account Executive

This is your opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path in digital / performance marketing. You'll gain invaluable experience working alongside a team at an established UK agency, while simultaneously becoming a core member of the fast-growing ROAST Paid Media team in Cape Town, South Africa. If you possess a keen analytical mind and a thirst for knowledge, then Paid Media advertising could be the perfect fit. At ROAST, we champion collaborative learning and encourage innovative thinking.

Sharpen Your Skills and Elevate Your Career

As a PPC Account Executive, you'll work closely with our Paid Media Managers, supporting the implementation and management of paid media campaigns across diverse client accounts. You'll receive comprehensive training, ensuring you develop the necessary expertise to excel in this dynamic field.

• Assist in the creation and optimisation of compelling ad copy.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and implement strategic optimisations.
• Analyse campaign performance and generate insightful reports for clients.
• Manage daily budgets and ensure adherence to monthly spend targets.
• Collaborate with media suppliers and stay abreast of industry best practices.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and possesses a natural aptitude for learning.
• Exhibits excellent research skills and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses strong communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in digital marketing and its evolving landscape.
• 1+ years' experience in marketing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing strategies.

Location: The Watershed, V&A Waterfront - Cape Town

Annual Leave: 21 days, increasing with length of service, plus national holidays and Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Additional 2 weeks 'work from anywhere in the world'
• Discounted wellbeing classes / membership
• Active company social life organised by a staff committee
• Lots of opportunity for involvement in CSR, sustainability and charity initiatives
• Training, including supplier sessions (e.g. Google), industry bodies (e.g. IAB), external trainers
• Opportunities to learn about other digital marketing disciplines

Our hybrid-working model allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home where possible. You will be expected to attend the office in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

At ROAST, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train or promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status.
If you have a disability we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.

Please note that we will only accept applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the South Africa.

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