Direct Buys Manager

Latitude Digital Marketing; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital marketing agency is seeking a Direct Buys Manager to lead efforts for CPG clients across multiple markets. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, leveraging diverse partnerships and data-driven insights to drive impactful campaigns. With a focus on creative problem solving and adaptability, you'll inspire fresh ideas and stay ahead of industry trends. Enjoy a flexible work environment, opportunities for personal growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Loyalty salary increase

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Remote work up to 60%

Paid self-development days

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Paid leave for primary caregivers

Support for returning primary caregivers

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in media strategy and planning.
• Proven track record in large-scale, multi-market campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client goals.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting on campaign performance.

Skills

Premium Publishers

Data Analysis

Media Strategy

Creative Problem Solving

Adaptability

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 fulfillment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are hiring for this opportunity in preparation for exciting client wins.

We may begin interview processes between now and the end of the year, but decisions and offers will be made from January 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.

Skills & Attributes

• 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 and find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasize skills, expertise, and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees.

Additional Information

If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize 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 Learning with unlimited online courses.
• Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers.

We also provide £ (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to us.

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Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Plan and its Affirmative Action measures.