Digital Campaign Specialist Lead

<p><a href="https://www.takealot.com/" target="_blank">takealot.com</a>, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented <strong>Digital Campaign Specialist Team Lead</strong>&nbsp; to join our team in Cape Town.<br>We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.</p> <p>This position reports to: <strong>Advertising Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Purpose of the role:</strong></p> <p>To manage the performance of the digital campaign Specialist and&nbsp;drive improvements in the way they work.</p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Managing a team of Digital Campaign Specialists to ensure effective campaign planning and execution, against set targets and budgets.</li> <li>Manage the full life cycle involvement in digital advertising campaigns from enquiry stage to campaign completion. (This involves, but not limited to Insertion order and contract completion; ensure work does not commence without signed insertion orders)</li> <li>Prompt buyers and suppliers for briefs, check stock Liaise with client on creative assets;&nbsp; manage through to approval</li> <li>Load campaigns timeously Compile POE once campaign is live</li> <li>Provide detailed analysis and reports to clients on campaign performance and delivery together with invoice</li> <li>Work with the Advertising Sales Team Leader to find ways to improve the way Digital Campaign Specialists work with the</li> <li>Advertising Sales Specialists to execute and report on campaigns.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve campaign results and budget savings through innovative campaign production</li> <li>Wholistic monitoring on schedule delivery and find ways to optimize based on clients success metrics</li> <li>Wholistic analysis of campaign performance and delivery</li> <li>Troubleshoot targeting issues, resolve any traffic issues and reconcile discrepancies</li> <li>Evaluation of advertising campaigns against in-house campaigns; reporting and success measurement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Marketing/Advertising</strong> (or Preferably: At least 5 Years Experience and Matric)</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Must have an understanding of digital marketing</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Must have experience with DFP | Google Ad Manager or similar ad serving tools</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>At least 3 years digital campaign management experience is a prerequisite</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Experience in managing a team of people</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Attributes required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leadership</li> <li>Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity</li> <li>A passion online | digital marketing is essential</li> <li>Bias towards action and solution-oriented</li> <li>A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge</li> <li>Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative</li> <li>Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines</li> <li>Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment</li> </ul> <p>If you meet the above you are an <strong>Extraordinary Mind </strong>so come and join us!</p> <p><strong><em>Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply</em></strong><strong>.</strong>&nbsp;</p>