Programmatic Manager

Jellyfish; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellyfish is looking for a motivated Programmatic Manager to enhance their Paid Media team. The role involves optimising campaign performance and client strategies, with a focus on programmatic advertising. Candidates with relevant experience in ad operations are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for remote work

Paid day monthly for self-development

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Programmatic advertising in an agency environment.
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and associated technologies.
• Strong business writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimise campaign performance across programmatic platforms.
• Develop insights to inform client strategies.
• Mentor and educate junior staff.

Skills

Data Analysis

Client Communication

Campaign Management

Optimisation Skills

Effective Relationship Building

Tools

Google Marketing Platform

DV360

The Trade Desk

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Programmatic Manager to join our global Paid Media team. You will be able to use their existing ad operations, optimisation, and marketing skills and help develop major client accounts, as this area of the business will undergo remarkable investment and growth over the next two years, and you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on our success.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Optimise campaign performance across programmatic platforms, striving to refine tactics for our clients.
• Develop insights to inform our client's strategies.
• Partner with Business Development to develop strategies for prospective clients.
• Interface with clients through written, phone, and in person communication.
• Collaborate across our teams to create holistic advertiser solutions which span all areas of the digital spectrum.
• Interpret attribution modeling and 3rd party analytics data.
• Engage deal economics, media allocation, and advertiser investment decisions.
• Mentor and educate more junior staff as the business expands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Programmatic advertising in an agency environment
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising, specifically real-time bidding, ad formats such as display, video, and CTV, demand site platforms, attribution models, and associated technologies, specifically within the Google Marketing Platform
• Expertise in managing campaigns within DSPs like DV360, Amazon, & The Trade Desk
• Experience with numerical detail, analysis, and using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
• Excel / Google Sheets skills are essential
• Business writing skills and ability to produce high-quality documents
• Demonstrate a structured way of working, with the ability to cope with competing demands
• Effective in encouraging positive relationships
• Ability to experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.

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 be eligible to join 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.

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

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