Job Title: Junior Account Manager / Media Buyer (Google Ads Focus) Company: TDMC (The Digital Media Collective) Location: Durban Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office Reports to: Relevant Account Director & Media Director Start Date: As soon as possible About Us TDMC (The Digital Media Collective) is a leading, results-driven digital marketing agency and a Google Premier Partner . We are a team of 65+ digital specialists who deliver integrated, omnichannel solutions that connect the dots across the entire digital ecosystem. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for performance. We are a tight-knit team, and finding the right cultural fit is as important to us as technical skill; we operate under a People-First Culture that values integrity and professional growth. The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Google Account Manager to join our growing performance marketing team. This is an entry-level role designed for someone passionate about digital advertising who is eager to develop hands‑on expertise in Google Ads campaign management under the guidance of experienced senior practitioners. You will support the day-to-day management of Google Ads campaigns across a portfolio of e-commerce and lead generation clients, learning to balance technical platform execution with clear client communication. This role suits a graduate or early-career professional with a data-curious mindset and a desire to build a career in paid media. Key Responsibilities Client & Relationship Management Supporting Contact: Assist senior account managers as a secondary point of contact for a designated portfolio of Google Ads clients, helping to build professional trust and rapport. Client Communication: Support the preparation of monthly performance updates and attend client meetings, developing your ability to present data clearly and confidently. Integrated Collaboration: Work alongside internal teams to contribute to integrated e-commerce and lead generation solutions. Accountability: Demonstrate transparency and a proactive approach in all client-facing interactions, escalating queries to senior team members where appropriate. Media Buying & Technical Execution Campaign Assistance: Support the planning, building, and optimisation of Google Ads campaigns (Search, Shopping, Display, and Video) to help achieve client objectives. Technical Implementation: Assist with campaign structures, audience creation, exclusion lists, and basic conversion tracking setup under senior guidance. Shopping & Merchant Centre: Help set up and monitor Google Shopping feeds and Merchant Centre diagnostics, flagging issues for resolution. Optimisation Tasks: Analyse Search Term Reports, apply negative keywords, and contribute to A/B tests for Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) and landing pages. Budget Monitoring: Assist with budget pacing and spend tracking to support fiscal responsibility across client accounts. Reporting, Strategy & Growth Data Monitoring: Track key performance metrics including impression share, ROAS, CPA, and CTR, escalating anomalies or performance risks to senior team members. Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports featuring segmented data with clear, actionable commentary. Testing & Innovation: Contribute ideas for testing and experimentation, sharing learnings with the wider team to help strengthen account performance. Commercial Awareness: Develop an understanding of client business goals and begin to identify opportunities for account growth or additional services. Role Requirements Must-Have Requirements Experience: 0–1 year of hands‑on experience in paid media or digital marketing, with some exposure to Google Ads (internship, placement, personal projects, or agency experience all considered). Platform Familiarity: A working understanding of Google Ads campaign types — Search, Shopping, Display, and/or Video. Certifications: Active and valid Google Ads Certifications in at least one discipline (Search certification strongly preferred); additional certifications are a bonus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Analytical Mindset: Comfort working with data, interpreting metrics, and drawing basic conclusions to inform optimisation decisions. Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain performance data to non‑technical stakeholders. Beneficial Qualifications & Competencies Analytics Exposure: Foundational knowledge of GA4, conversion tracking, and basic attribution concepts. Tools: Any familiarity with Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Merchant Centre, or project management tools such as Basecamp. E‑Commerce Awareness: Some understanding of e‑commerce metrics and the online customer journey. Curiosity & Initiative: A proactive approach to learning — whether through self‑study, certifications, or side projects — that demonstrates genuine passion for digital marketing. Mindset: A growth mindset with a commitment to ongoing professional development and TDMC's People‑First Culture. How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to with the subject line "Application: Junior Account Manager / Media Buyer ". In your cover letter, please confirm: Your preferred location (Durban). Your availability to start. Please note: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr