Direct Buys Manager

Latitude Digital Marketing; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency is seeking a Direct Buys Manager to join their team. The role involves working with CPG clients, providing data-driven insights, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful campaign execution. An understanding of media channels and FMCG brands is essential for this position, offering a chance for professional growth in a flexible environment.

Benefits

Loyalty salary increase

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Paid day for self-development each month

Access to online courses via LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in media strategy and planning.
• Experience with Premium Publishers and (d)OOH.
• Strong understanding of FMCG brands.

Responsibilities

• Work with media strategy and planning teams to deliver on client goals.
• Provide clients with data-focused reporting and insights.
• Collaborate across teams to drive campaign success.

Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Data-focused mindset

Job description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are hiring for this opportunity in preparation for exciting 2025 client wins. We may begin interview processes between now and the end of the year, but decisions and offers will be made from January 2025 at the earliest

As a Direct Buys Manager, you will play a hands-on role within the Direct Buys team for our CPG clients across multiple markets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good understanding of the industry with some knowledge in channels such as Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH and other diverse partnerships.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work with internal teams such as media strategy, planning and paid media
• Contribute toward effectively delivering on client's goals.
• Inspire fresh ideas and keep up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.

Data-Driven Insights:

• Provide clients with clear, data-focused reporting that offers real-time insights into campaign performance.
• Identify opportunities for research, including the use of consumer segmentation, social listening, and campaign tracking.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Premium Publishers (including CTV), (d)OOH and other diverse partnerships.
• A good understanding of FMCG brands, particularly in the regional market
• Proven track record of working on large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
• Experience working collaboratively with media strategy, planning, paid media, and analytics teams.
• Data-focused mindset
• 2+ years of experience in media strategy, planning, and execution, particularly in large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
• Experience planning media across Europe
• Creative Problem Solving - You generate unique ideas and experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.
• Adaptability - You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
• Problem Solving - When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learningwith unlimited online courses.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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