Digital Campaign Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Digital Campaign Manager in Sandton, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and optimize integrated digital campaigns across paid search, social, display, and programmatic channels for a diverse client base.

You will collaborate with account managers, creative teams, and media buyers to ensure on-target delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction, while continuously optimizing for ROI and KPIs in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in digital campaign management or a similar role.
• Proven experience planning and executing paid search, paid social, and display campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising platforms and ad technologies.
• Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics and campaign management software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage client expectations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in an agency setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute multi-channel digital marketing campaigns from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define campaign objectives, target audiences, and strategies.
• Oversee media planning and buying across various digital platforms (e.g., Google Ads, social media, programmatic).
• Manage campaign budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient spend.
• Monitor campaign performance daily, analyze data, and implement optimizations to improve ROI and achieve KPIs.
• Coordinate with creative teams to ensure timely delivery of ad assets and landing pages.
• Generate comprehensive campaign performance reports and present findings to clients.
• Stay updated on emerging digital marketing trends, platforms, and best practices.
• Manage relationships with media vendors and technology partners.

Skills

Digital campaign management

Paid search

Paid social

Display advertising

Programmatic buying

Campaign optimization

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Business

Tools

Google Analytics

Campaign management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a results-oriented marketing agency, is seeking a highly organized and strategic Digital Campaign Manager to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is instrumental in planning, executing, and optimizing integrated digital marketing campaigns for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various digital marketing channels, including paid search, social media advertising, display advertising, and programmatic buying. You will be responsible for ensuring that campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed client objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented campaign manager to drive impactful marketing initiatives within a fast-paced agency environment in Sandton. You will collaborate closely with account managers, creative teams, and media buyers to ensure seamless campaign execution and client satisfaction. The role demands a proactive approach to campaign management and a commitment to continuous optimization for maximum performance. We are looking for a leader who can oversee multiple complex campaigns simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute multi-channel digital marketing campaigns from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define campaign objectives, target audiences, and strategies.
• Oversee media planning and buying across various digital platforms (e.g., Google Ads, social media, programmatic).
• Manage campaign budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient spend.
• Monitor campaign performance daily, analyze data, and implement optimizations to improve ROI and achieve KPIs.
• Coordinate with creative teams to ensure timely delivery of ad assets and landing pages.
• Generate comprehensive campaign performance reports and present findings to clients.
• Stay updated on emerging digital marketing trends, platforms, and best practices.
• Manage relationships with media vendors and technology partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in digital campaign management or a similar role.
• Proven experience planning and executing successful paid search, paid social, and display campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising platforms and ad technologies.
• Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics and campaign management software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage client expectations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in an agency setting is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients in Sandton.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive agency culture.
• Direct impact on client success and campaign results.
• Modern office environment with excellent amenities.