Head of Investments

Havas South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Investment Director to lead media buying strategies and optimize agency revenue. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in advertising, particularly in media buying, and the ability to manage a high-performing team. The successful candidate will enhance service efficiency, ensure compliance with agreements, and represent the agency's media purchasing policies. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for media and advertising, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in advertising with a focus on media buying.
• Strong background in media agencies and negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media buying strategies from negotiation to implementation.
• Ensure quality and adherence to media purchasing policies.

Skills

Media Buying

Negotiation

Team Management

Operational Performance Management

Advertising Technologies

Education

Master’s Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising

Tools

Excel

Pilot

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : May 07, 2025

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Job Description :

The Investment Director is responsible for media buying and trading strategies, policies, and their optimization.

Mission & Responsibilities

1. Ensure the quality of the team’s media expertise.
2. Oversee the delivery and quality of media buying and trading strategies, from negotiation to implementation.
3. Represent the media purchasing policy of the agency internally and externally.
4. Ensure adherence to agreements and commitments with partners and clients.
5. Optimize agency revenue through effective purchasing, negotiation, and auditing strategies.
6. Enhance the efficiency and relevance of services provided.
7. Maintain accuracy in reporting and supervise traders in updating reports.

Qualifications & Languages

1. Master’s degree in Marketing or Advertising.
2. At least 15 years of experience in advertising.
3. Background in media agency, ad network, publisher, tech, or data company.
4. Expertise in media buying.
5. Comprehensive media expertise: audio, video, publishing, programmatic, social, mobile, performance marketing, geolocation.
6. Strong knowledge of partners and suppliers (media owners/publishers, ad networks, data & tech providers).
7. Proven team management skills.

Technical Skills

1. Operational performance management software (e.g., Pilot).
2. Proficiency in Excel or similar table tools.
3. Experience with advertising technologies (e.g., ad servers, retargeting platforms).