VirtuHire

Client Account Manager, Programmatic Media

VirtuHire  •  South Africa (Remote)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Location: South Africa – Remote
Hours: 14:00–23:00 SAST, Monday–Friday, aligned with U.S. Eastern business hours
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Purpose

Own the day-to-day client delivery experience across a portfolio of MediaPath agency and brand accounts. Act as the bridge between clients and the technical delivery team, ensuring requests are understood, work is coordinated, reporting commitments are met, and issues are resolved quickly.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Own routine client and agency communication relating to active campaigns, reporting, launches, and delivery questions.
  • Manage account calendars, reporting schedules, status calls, open items, and internal follow-through.
  • Triage client questions and coordinate with Programmatic Operations, Data, and Dashboard teams where technical input is required.
  • Translate technical campaign and data explanations into clear, concise, client-ready communication.
  • Coordinate creative assets, tags, geographic requirements, timelines, and other launch dependencies.
  • Walk clients through reporting and dashboard outputs and identify potential issues.
  • Escalate delivery, relationship, and scope risks proactively.
  • Maintain accurate account documentation and ensure commitments are recorded and followed through.

Must-Have Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in digital media, advertising, agency account management, client success, or a closely related environment.
  • Ideally 4–6+ years of experience for independent client ownership.
  • Exceptional written and spoken English.
  • Proven ability to lead agency or brand calls independently and professionally.
  • Strong project management, organisation, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and recurring deadlines.
  • Good understanding of digital/programmatic media and campaign concepts.
  • Strong judgment regarding when to resolve an issue independently and when to escalate.
  • Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Programmatic campaign or DSP experience.
  • Agency-side or white-label/reseller experience.
  • Experience with media reporting or ad-tech clients.
  • Familiarity with platforms such as DV360, Basis, Simpli.fi, Amazon DSP, Meta, or YouTube.

Success in the Role

  • Clients receive fast, clear communication without needing to chase updates.
  • Reporting and recurring deliverables are consistently delivered on time.
  • Client requests are accurately triaged and communicated to technical teams.
  • Risks and missing information are identified before they affect delivery.
  • The technical delivery team can focus on execution without unnecessary client-management interruptions.

Important: This is a client-facing delivery role. It does not own sales, pricing, proposals, contract negotiations, renewals, upselling, or final media strategy.

VirtuHire

About VirtuHire

VirtuHire: Your Gateway to Premium South African Remote Talent

At VirtuHire, we specialize in connecting businesses globally with South Africa's top 1% of remote professionals. Our fully digital recruitment model combines advanced screening processes and an in-depth understanding of your needs to deliver exceptional talent tailored to your unique requirements.

With no recruitment fees and seamless onboarding, we make it simple, efficient, and cost-effective to access premium remote talent in roles spanning from virtual assistance and technical support to specialized positions in finance and project management. VirtuHire ensures compliance, cultural alignment, and skill compatibility, empowering your business with talent that not only fits but fuels your growth.

Key Benefits of Partnering with VirtuHire:

- Access to vetted, highly skilled remote talent from South Africa

- Zero recruitment fees, saving you upfront costs

- End-to-end employee management, including onboarding, payroll, and compliance

- Flexible staffing solutions tailored to scale with your needs

Transform your workforce with VirtuHire, where quality meets affordability.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2019
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