LinkedIn Ads Specialist | Pavago
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
The LinkedIn Ads Specialist is a strategic marketing role focused on B2B lead generation and brand positioning through data-driven advertising campaigns. Utilizing HubSpot and Salesforce for CRM integration, this professional optimizes ad spend to minimize operational risk and maximize ROI for global clients. Their expertise in audience segmentation and performance data is essential for driving corporate growth and establishing market authority in competitive industries.
About the Role
- Pavago is hiring for one of its clients and is seeking an experienced LinkedIn Ads Specialist to manage high-performing advertising campaigns across a portfolio of 10–15 clients. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, results-driven, and skilled at leveraging LinkedIn’s advertising ecosystem to generate measurable outcomes. You will be responsible for building, optimizing, and reporting on LinkedIn ads while ensuring each client’s goals and KPIs are met.
Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Execution
- Design, implement, and optimize LinkedIn Ads campaigns for multiple clients.
- Conduct market research and audience analysis to develop effective advertising strategies.
- Test creatives, audiences, and formats to continuously improve performance.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor daily campaign performance and adjust strategies to improve ROI.
- Analyze campaign data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities.
- Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports supported by clear recommendations.
Client Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with clients to understand objectives, budgets, and expectations.
- Provide strategic guidance and insights to maximize campaign effectiveness.
- Communicate results and next steps in a clear, professional manner.
Industry Knowledge & Improvement
- Stay informed about LinkedIn advertising tools, updates, and best practices.
- Suggest new ideas, tactics, and innovations to enhance results.
What Makes You a Perfect Fit
- You excel in managing multiple advertising accounts while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail. You make decisions based on data, not guesswork, and you’re proactive in finding solutions before problems arise. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with clients, and approach every campaign with ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement in mind.
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience managing and optimizing LinkedIn Ads campaigns.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and create actionable insights.
- Experience managing multiple clients or accounts simultaneously.
- Proficiency with LinkedIn Campaign Manager and other relevant tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ideal Experience & Skills
- 2+ years of experience in digital advertising, specifically LinkedIn Ads.
- Familiarity with other digital advertising platforms is a plus.
- Previous client-facing experience managing relationships and expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (preferred, not mandatory).
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
- A typical day in this role involves reviewing campaign performance across multiple client accounts, making data-driven adjustments to targeting, bids, and creatives, conducting audience research to refine strategies, preparing detailed performance reports, and communicating updates and recommendations to clients. You will collaborate with internal teams when needed to ensure alignment on objectives, while also staying up to date with new LinkedIn advertising features, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance campaign performance.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
- Lead generation volume and quality
- Cost per lead (CPL) and return on ad spend (ROAS)
- Campaign optimization and performance improvement over time
- Client satisfaction and retention
- On-time delivery of reports and campaign updates
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Marketing, Data Science, or Communications is the standard entry point, complemented by advanced LinkedIn Marketing Strategy certifications. Growth into a Head of Performance Marketing or Digital Strategy Lead is common for those who master multi-channel attribution and high-budget account management. Engaging in global digital marketing bootcamps and building a portfolio of international case studies provides a pathway to high-paying remote consulting roles.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries for LinkedIn Ads Specialists range from R35,000 to R70,000, depending on the scale of managed accounts. High-performing specialists should focus on offshore investment diversification and tax planning to protect their variable income and build long-term capital.
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