Paid Search Manager

Latitude Digital Marketing; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading digital marketing agency as a Paid Media Specialist, where you'll drive client campaigns using Google and Microsoft Ads. This role emphasizes strategic campaign management and client relationship-building, offering a flexible working environment and growth opportunities tailored to your career.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid self-development day each month

Access to unlimited online courses

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• At least 1 year in an agency managing large budgets.
• Ability to maintain complex spreadsheets and process large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategy and performance of client accounts.
• Activate campaigns with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Produce performance reports and guide search innovations.

Skills

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Excel

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

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

Reporting to the Senior Paid Search Director, you will create impact within our Paid Media Capability. We take pride in our global client portfolio and our proprietary technology setting us apart in the industry.

You'll manage the strategy and performance of assigned client accounts, focusing on innovation and meeting their targets.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Activate campaigns with Google Ads (search, shopping, display and video) or Microsoft Ads.
• Run daily account optimisation and growth.
• Produce performance reports and communicate its findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Guide search innovation and testing initiatives.
• Support in Quarterly Business Reviews with the client.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the technologies and processes involved in running Paid Search campaigns. In particular, Google Ads (search, shopping, display and video) or Microsoft Ads (Bing).
• At least one year of experience in an agency environment managing large budgets for a client.
• You can maintain complex spreadsheets in Excel and process large amounts of data.
• You love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
• You seek and implement solutions to refine and automate processes.
• You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.

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.

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.

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