Media Buyer

Soar With Us; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing advertising agency in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Media Buyer to manage paid social strategies for e-commerce clients. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience with Meta and TikTok ads, strong analytical abilities, and a keen understanding of e-commerce dynamics. This position offers the potential for a longer-term contract based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience running paid social advertising on Meta and TikTok for e-commerce brands.
• Analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Prior agency experience or experience with a significant e-commerce brand is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, creating data-driven strategies through Meta and TikTok.
• Achieve key metrics such as CAC, NC-ROAS, eROAS, and ad spend targets.
• Collaborate with the Growth Strategist to establish a paid social strategy.

Skills

Experience with Meta and TikTok Ads

Analytical skills

Strong understanding of paid social testing

Organizational skills

Research skills

Tools

Shopify

Job description

Role

Media Buyer (Contractor)

Function

Media Buying | Meta & TikTok Ads | Acquisition Strategy

Responsibility

Drive return on ad spend through paid ads for e‑commerce clients.

Reports to

Growth Strategist

Job Type

This is an initial 3‑month contract with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance and mutual fit.

Note

Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Our Core Values

• Extreme Ownership: Taking responsibility for every outcome within your control.
• Quality: How you do one thing is how you do everything.
• Profit: We believe in making money, especially for our partners.
• Personal Happiness: You’re here because you want to be.

Background

Founded in 2019 by Olly Hudson and Joe Marston, Soar With Us has rapidly grown into one of the UK’s premier advertising agencies for e‑commerce brands.

Recent Highlights

Our 25‑person team spent over £20 million on Meta and TikTok ads for clients in 2022, working with brands such as The Essence Vault, Art of Football, and Public Desire.

What We’re Looking For

As part of our latest growth phase, we’re seeking skilled Paid Social Managers to drive success for our DTC clients and help us scale to new heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients from onboarding to continuous growth, creating data‑driven strategies through Meta and TikTok platforms.
• Achieve key metrics such as CAC, NC‑ROAS, eROAS, and ad spend targets with high autonomy.
• Audit ad accounts and use data to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with the Growth Strategist to establish a paid social strategy centred around client objectives.
• Use ad account and Triple Whale data to guide optimisations.
• Effectively test creative created internally and externally.
• Report key learnings, bottlenecks, and future directions to the Growth Strategist.
• Ensure every action aligns with the objectives and KPIs set by the Growth Strategist.
• Communicate performance in weekly and monthly client reports.

Key Qualifications

• At least two years of experience running paid social advertising on Meta and TikTok at a high level for e‑commerce brands.
• Stay at the forefront of paid social, using insights to service clients.
• Strong understanding of effective paid social testing and scaling approaches.
• Analytical skills with experience in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Extensive experience using ad account data for day‑to‑day changes and optimisations.
• Highly organised with meticulous ad account hygiene and naming conventions.
• Preferably prior agency experience or experience with a 7‑8 figure e‑commerce brand.
• Deep knowledge of Shopify and DTC e‑commerce.
• Exceptional research skills to adapt quickly to varied client needs.