Account Manager (YouTube Strategy)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Account Manager (YouTube Strategy)
Location:Remote – South Africa (Company and Client Base are US-based)Schedule:Partial US Timezone Overlap (Afternoon/Evening work required)Type:W-8 Contractor (US-based LLC)
Role Overview: The Client Success Pod Leader
We help elite real estate companies dominate their local markets and scale their businesses to $1M+ per year using the power of YouTube. To support our rapid growth, we are looking for a South Africa-based, client-facing Account Manager and YouTube Strategist to serve as the primary touchpoint for our most established clients.
As a "Pod Leader," you will be the bridge between our central strategy team and our high-performing real estate clients across the United States. Your mission is simple but critical: ensure our strategy is implemented flawlessly, keep our clients feeling supported and "heard," and drive long-term retention through measurable results and premium service.
Key Responsibilities
I. Strategic Execution & Implementation
* Strategy Rollout:Partner with a Senior Strategist to define client-specific YouTube roadmaps and ensure ideas are effectively implemented across multiple channels.
* Content Optimization:Ideate and implement high-performing video ideas, titles, thumbnails, and formats designed to capture local real estate markets.
* Channel Analysis:Regularly analyze client channels via YouTube Studio to track performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
* Production Coaching:Provide feedback and "teaching" moments to clients regarding their filming techniques (lighting, sound, camera presence) and script delivery.
II. Client Relationship Management (Retention Focus)
* White-Glove Service:Act as the dedicated "touchpoint person" for a set of premium clients, ensuring they feel exceptionally well-taken care of at all times.
* Strategic Consulting:Lead monthly performance calls to review business growth, video metrics, and upcoming content calendars.
* Proactive Communication:Manage real-time client questions via Slack and ensure they understand how social media is directly impacting their $1M+ revenue goals.
* Account Retention:Focus entirely on client success and retention (no business development or sales required). You are incentivized to go above and beyond to keep your "pod" thriving.
You’re a Great Fit If You Have...
* Client Mastery:Proven experience managing high-level client relationships, ideally within an agency setting. You are comfortable talking to successful business owners about their growth.
* Social Media Results:Demonstrable experience achieving tangible results on social media (specifically YouTube).
* Technical Savvy:A solid understanding of the technical aspects of filming (cameras, microphones, etc.) and the ability to coach others on these tools.
* Independent Spirit:You are a self-starter who can take a central strategy and run with it, finding ways to improve and optimize without constant hand-holding.
* Language Proficiency:Native or fluent English (written and spoken) is essential for this high-level client-facing role.
Tools We Use
* Communication:Slack
* Operations:Google Drive & Frame.io
* Analytics:YouTube Studio
Why This Role?
This is a high-impact position where you aren't just managing accounts—you are shaping the digital identity of some of the top realtors in the US. You will have the support of an Ops Manager for day-to-day logistics, allowing you to focus on strategy, teaching, and relationship building. While a background in YouTube is a major plus, we are willing to teach the nuances of our specific YouTube framework to a candidate who brings a "slam-dump" background in social media strategy and client management.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →