Account Executive

Remuneration:negotiable cost-to-company 
Location:Cape Town, Wynberg, Chelsea
Remote work:Some remote work allowed
Education level:Degree
Job level:Junior/Mid
Own transport required:Yes
Travel requirement:Occasional
Type:Permanent
Reference:#TGCAE
Company:The Grow Collective

Job Title: Account Executive
Location: Hybrid (Post-Probation)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm 
Reports to: Account Manager / Client Lead
About the role

We’re looking for a smart, detail-oriented and proactive Account Executive to join our growing client service team. You’ll play a key role in supporting and managing day-to-day client communications, project coordination, and campaign execution—especially across Paid Social Media platforms like Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Reddit.

This role is perfect for someone with a solid grounding in digital marketing, who’s ready to step up, take ownership, and help deliver great work across exciting UK and local client accounts.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support to the Client Lead and manage communication across UK agency accounts in the Paid Social Media space.

  • Coordinate internal teams to ensure smooth execution of deliverables and clear communication.

  • Join client and partner meetings, take notes, prepare contact reports, and follow up on action items.

  • Receive and interpret campaign briefs; ensure clarity and alignment before briefing internal teams.

  • Brief Paid Social campaign managers on campaign builds (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit).

  • Assist with QA of campaign setups to ensure accuracy and on-time launches.

  • Populate and manage reporting templates; work with performance teams to deliver insights.

  • Track timelines, deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.

  • Communicate updates and status changes including optimisations, creative feedback, and reporting requirements.

  • Provide admin support as needed (scheduling, file organisation, documentation).

Required skills and competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and quality control.

  • Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.

  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

  • Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments and adaptable to change.

  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative.

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

  • Team player who can take direction and deliver reliably.

Opportunities for growth

  • Step into more independent client management over time.

  • Learn from a high-performing, full-service digital agency team.

  • Gain exposure to creative strategy, content, and performance marketing.

  • Work directly with agency leadership and in strategic conversations.

  • Shape the future of a growing, ambitious agency.

Perks and benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working (post probation)

  • Birthday leave during your birthday month

  • Collaborative, close-knit team with room to grow



Posted on 11 Jul 12:16, Closing date 9 Sep

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