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Digital Marketing Executive Job Description

This digital marketing executive job description covers SEO, paid ads, social media, email and analytics for brands and agencies. It helps companies hire someone who can run campaigns and report results in numbers.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Job Title:
Digital Marketing Executive
Department:
Marketing – Digital
Reports To:
Digital Marketing Manager
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
1–4 years in digital marketing
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Digital Marketing Executive will drive traffic, leads and sales for [Company Name] through SEO, paid advertising, social media and email, using data to continuously improve campaign performance.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Plan and manage campaigns on Google Ads and Meta Ads
  2. Perform on-page SEO, keyword research and content optimisation
  3. Manage the social media content calendar and posting
  4. Run email and WhatsApp campaigns where permitted
  5. Track performance in Google Analytics 4 and Search Console
  6. Optimise landing pages with design and web teams
  7. Manage ad budgets and report cost per lead / ROAS
  8. Coordinate with content writers and designers
  9. Monitor online reviews and respond appropriately
  10. Prepare weekly performance reports

Required Skills

  • Google Ads and Meta Ads
  • SEO fundamentals
  • GA4 and Search Console
  • Social media management
  • Analytical mindset

Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate; digital marketing certification preferred
  • 1–4 years in digital marketing

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • Marketing automation tools
  • E-commerce marketplace ads
  • Video content skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
Organic traffic growth+[Percentage]% per quarterQuarterly
Cost per leadBelow ₹[Amount]Monthly
ROAS on paid campaigns[Number]xMonthly
Leads delivered[Number] per monthMonthly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Final offer will show the fixed and variable split and approximate in-hand salary.

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Certification reimbursement

How to Apply

Send your CV with campaign results and links to pages or accounts you managed. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Digital Marketing Executive – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Marketing – Digital
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the digital marketing executive role exists and where it sits in Marketing – Digital
  • 10 role-specific responsibilities, starting with plan and manage campaigns on Google Ads and Meta Ads
  • Required skills such as google ads and meta ads and seo fundamentals, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (1–4 years in digital marketing) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. organic traffic growth, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Starting paid advertising on Google or Meta
  • Improving website traffic through SEO
  • Managing social media pages in-house
  • Hiring for a digital marketing agency

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Digital Marketing Manager) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the digital marketing executive will spend most time on
  3. 3Select the channels that matter (SEO, Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, email) and monthly ad budget
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Mention monthly ad spend handled; it signals the level required
  • Ask candidates to show dashboards from campaigns they ran
  • Keep KPIs tied to leads or sales, not only followers

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Frequently asked questions

What does a digital marketing executive do?+

They plan and run SEO, paid ads, social media and email campaigns, track performance in analytics tools and optimise for leads or sales.

Which tools should a digital marketer know?+

Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics 4, Search Console, SEO tools, email platforms and Canva.

Are certifications needed?+

Google Ads and Analytics certifications help, but proven campaign results matter more.

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