Account Manager - Advertising (Marketplace Sponsored Product Ads)

Job Description

Takealot.com is seeking an Account Manager to join its Advertising team in Cape Town. The role focuses on driving the adoption and usage of Takealot’s self-service advertising platform for Sponsored Advertising by Marketplace sellers. This position reports to the Lead Sales Specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Driving the adoption and usage of Takealot’s self-service advertising platform for Sponsored Advertising by Marketplace sellers.
• Analyzing sales metrics and advertising data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Providing sellers with clear, data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Building media plans for top-tier spending sellers and identifying opportunities for upselling.
• Coordinating asset collection for designers to create and execute campaigns.
• Managing the integration of campaigns into the marketing calendar.
• Supervising billing and payment processes.
• Monitoring campaign performance and sharing results with clients.
• Meeting advertising sales targets.
• Assisting in the development of promotional material.
• Providing support to Marketplace Account Managers.
• Implementing new seller acquisition strategies.
• Collecting feedback from sellers to enhance the platform.
• Collaborating with the CRM team to build case studies.
• Contributing to the development of educational webinars.
• Escalating platform issues to technical teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma or 5 years account management experience.
• 3 years' experience in B2B software or advertising sales.
• Digital Marketing, Advertising and Sales experience.
• E-Commerce experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve sales targets.
• Strong track record of internal and external relationship management
• Passion for online, digital marketing and advertising

Takealot.com offers:

• Market related benefits
• Great work environment