Junior Account Executive
| Remuneration: | negotiable cost-to-company |
| Location: | Cape Town, Wynberg Chelsea |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Education level: | Degree |
| Job level: | Junior |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #TGCAE |
| Company: | The Grow Collective |
Location: Hybrid / Cape Town preferred
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Client Service Lead / Managing Partner
About Us
The Grow Collective is a digital-first marketing agency helping B2C brands thrive through strategic, omnichannel marketing. We believe in nurturing talent, growing careers, and fostering an environment of collaborative creativity. As we scale, we’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented junior account executive to join our client service team.
Role Overview
This is an ideal role for someone early in their career, eager to grow within a digital agency environment. You’ll be a key support to our client service and campaign management teams, ensuring campaigns run smoothly, clients feel informed and supported, and reporting is delivered with accuracy and insight.
Key responsibilities
Client communication support
- Draft client emails, updates, and status reports
- Sit in on client calls and compile action points
- Help maintain project timelines and track deliverables
- Assist in briefing internal teams (design, social, paid media)
- Monitor the progress of live campaigns and flag issues
- Coordinate internal reviews and approvals
Reporting and data support
- Compile monthly campaign performance reports using Excel/Google Sheets and platform data
- Organise and track key campaign metrics
- Assist with basic performance analysis and recommendations
Admin and operational support
- Keep client folders and project management systems up to date
- Schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Prepare presentations, documents, and meeting agendas as needed
What we’re looking for
- 1–2 years of experience in an administrative, support, or junior account role (marketing/digital agency experience is a bonus)
- A natural organiser with strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable working with data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within a team
- Interest in digital marketing and the desire to build a career in client service
Why join us?
Hands-on mentorship and exposure to diverse brands and campaigns
Opportunity to grow into an Account Manager role within 12–18 months
Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
A culture that values growth, learning, and collaboration
Posted on 19 May 15:14, Closing date 18 Jul