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Remuneration: negotiable depending on experience Location: Durban, Windermere Remote work: Some remote work allowed Education level: Diploma Job level: Mid Travel requirement: Occasional Type: Permanent Company: On Line Advertising

Job Description

Shopper Marketing Agency | Durban

We’re looking for a dynamic, energetic Account Executive to join our growing shopper marketing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who already has agency experience under their belt — and is ready to step up, learn fast, and grow even faster.

If you’re organised, proactive, culturally switched-on and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be your next move.

Role Overview

As an account executive, you’ll support the account manager in delivering seamless, insight-driven shopper campaigns from brief to in-store execution. You’ll play a hands-on role in dealing with clients, developing shopper marketing strategies, managing timelines, coordinating with creative and production teams, and ensuring our clients feel supported, heard and excited about the work.

We’re looking for someone who has passion and energy, takes initiative, asks smart questions, and wants to build a long-term career in advertising.

Key Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day client communication
Take briefs and ensure they are clearly interpreted internally
Develop timing plans and ensure projects are delivered on schedule
Coordinate with creative, studio, suppliers and production teams
Oversee artwork rollouts and POS implementation
Strategise volume drive campaigns focused on both retail and wholesale
Oversee packaging design projects including proof reading and copy checking
Manage budgets, quotes and purchase orders
Attend shoots, store visits and activations where required
Compile presentations, status reports and post-campaign feedback

Why join us?

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to leading retail brands, real in-store campaigns and meaningful client relationships.

If you’re ready to continue building your career in shopper marketing and bring energy to everything you do, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

3 years + experience in an advertising, retail or marketing environment
Exposure to shopper marketing, trade marketing or FMCG is required
Strong organisational and admin skills
High attention to detail
Energetic, enthusiastic and eager to learn
Confident communicator (written and verbal)
Able to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
A positive attitude and strong team mindset

Personal attributes

Proactive and solutions-driven
Naturally curious about brands and retail trends
Culturally aware and tuned into what moves shoppers
Resilient and adaptable
Takes ownership and accountability

Posted on 13 May 09:09, Closing date 12 Jul

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