Senior Manager Media Strategy

A leading B2B marketing organization specializing in demand generation is looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Manager Media Strategy to join its growing global team.

The company delivers data-driven, multi-channel campaigns designed to maximize performance and reach targeted B2B audiences.

This role is central to shaping digital strategy, driving insights, and supporting business growth through intelligent, audience-led media planning. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role – ideal for someone who thrives on translating complex data into clear strategic recommendations and is comfortable operating as both a leader and a hands-on contributor.

Your key job responsibilities as the Senior Manager Media Strategy in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:

1. Lead and support a team of media planners and strategy managers, while also directly managing key client RFPs and strategic projects.
2. Own the development and delivery of strategic media plans for global campaigns, drawing on market trends, audience data, and campaign performance insights.
3. Act as a strategic partner to sales and client success teams – helping to shape proposals that align with client goals, and representing the media strategy function in pre-sale client meetings as a subject matter expert.
4. Analyze market dynamics and campaign performance to guide ongoing strategy and identify future opportunities.
5. Enrich proposals and reports with competitive intelligence, audience segmentation, and content recommendations to strengthen business cases.
6. Work closely with operations leadership to enable the successful rollout and commercialization of new and existing products.

Requirements for this Senior Manager Media Strategy job in Johannesburg, South Africa:

1. 5–7 years of experience in demand generation, digital strategy, or media planning, ideally within the B2B marketing space.
2. Strong understanding of the B2B landscape, including lead generation, content syndication, programmatic display, and integrated media campaigns.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple RFPs and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
4. Highly analytical, with the ability to turn data and trends into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
5. Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate marketing strategy and demonstrate value to stakeholders.
6. Experience working with a partner network is a plus.
7. Proficiency in tools such as StackAdapt, DV, GA4, Bombora, Power BI, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
8. Comfortable learning and adopting new platforms and technologies quickly.
9. Detail-oriented, logical, and highly organized.
10. A creative problem solver with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
11. Curious, competitive, and driven to stay ahead of marketing trends and industry developments.
12. A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, global environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior strategist looking to shape high-impact global campaigns and contribute to the growth of an ambitious marketing organization.