SA - Account Executive, Paid Search (UK)

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
The Role
As an Account Executive, you will manage paid search campaigns, communicate with clients, optimize campaign performance, and support team collaboration to progress into a Senior Account Executive role.
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The Role

We’re looking for an Account Executive to support the day-to-day optimisation, management, and delivery of paid search campaigns across a portfolio of client accounts. You’ll work hands-on within Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, helping to ensure campaigns are well-structured, accurately managed, and continuously optimised to drive strong performance outcomes.

You’ll support a range of clients - from smaller SMBs to growing brands - gaining exposure to different industries while developing your paid search and analytical skills.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in platforms, has a strong attention to detail, and is looking to build a solid foundation in paid search with clear progression into a Senior Account Executive role.

Key ResponsibilitiesClient Communication
  • Support day-to-day communication with clients on paid search performance
  • Assist in delivering clear and accurate performance updates
  • Respond to client requests in a timely and professional manner
  • Build an understanding of client goals, industries, and performance priorities
  • Support creation of simple reporting and performance summaries
Paid Search Campaign Management
  • Assist in building and managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Ensure campaigns are structured correctly in line with best practice (keywords, ad groups, match types, etc.)
  • Monitor campaign performance regularly and highlight key trends or issues
  • Support daily optimisations including keyword updates, ad copy changes, and budget adjustments
  • Help maintain accurate budget pacing across accounts
  • Work with senior team members to ensure campaigns are performing against KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, CTR, and conversions
Performance & Optimisation
  • Support ongoing optimisation of paid search campaigns
  • Help implement testing across ad copy, keywords, and targeting
  • Identify early performance trends and flag opportunities or risks
  • Ensure campaigns are aligned with client objectives and budgets
  • Use data to support decision-making and optimisation recommendations
Innovation & Development
  • Stay curious about paid search platform updates across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Support the implementation of new features, betas, and automation tools where relevant
  • Contribute ideas to improve campaign performance and efficiency
  • Develop awareness of industry trends and competitor activity
  • Share learnings with the wider team where appropriate
Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with Senior Account Executives and Managers to support campaign delivery
  • Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time
  • Communicate progress clearly and flag issues early where needed
  • Take feedback on board to support learning and development
  • Actively build knowledge to progress toward Senior Account Executive level
What We’re Looking For
  • Some exposure to paid search campaigns (Google Ads and/or Microsoft Ads desirable)
  • Basic understanding of paid search principles and campaign structure
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Comfortable working with data and reporting
  • Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
  • Interest in digital marketing, automation, and performance media
  • Desire to grow into a more senior paid search role
Why Join Us
  • Gain hands-on experience in paid search across a variety of clients
  • Learn best practice in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads from experienced team members
  • Be part of a supportive, collaborative digital media team
  • Clear progression path into Senior Account Executive level
Our PackageSalary

We benchmark salaries against industry standards and review them regularly. Salary progression is aligned with development, performance, and increased responsibility over time.

Benefits

We offer a flexible, credit-based benefits package allowing you to choose from options such as healthcare, pension contributions, gym memberships, and more.

Policies

Our policies are designed to support a modern, flexible, and inclusive working environment that encourages growth and wellbeing.

Learning and Development

We provide structured onboarding and ongoing development support. You’ll have regular reviews and access to internal training resources to support your progression into more senior paid search roles.

What to Do Next

If you like what you’ve read, hit the Apply button - we look forward to receiving your application.

Our Hiring Process

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring.

If shortlisted, you’ll typically be invited to two or three interview stages. We keep candidates informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each stage where possible.

Skills Required

  • Exposure to paid search campaigns
  • Basic understanding of paid search principles
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Interest in digital marketing
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The Company
HQ: New York City, NY
861 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Incubeta is a team of over 800 creators, thinkers, makers and doers working across 20 offices globally to unlock business growth for clients including Google, Hyundai, Netflix, HBO and L'Oréal. Incubeta combines capabilities across the full spectrum of digital disciplines to deliver standout outcomes at every brand touchpoint, from awareness to fulfilment. Incubeta’s ‘Upgrade your Growth’ narrative emphasizes how the business will grow alongside its clients focusing on expanding our services and products across the entire customer journey, giving clients back control over their data, customers, and actions. The Incubeta group has grown 20 fold over the past 7 years, offering fantastic growth opportunities for staff and helping its rising number of clients grow in a complex digital environment. The unification of its specialisms will ensure Incubeta remains at the forefront of innovation to help businesses unlock the power of digital and amplify growth.

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