Strategic Digital Media Manager

OpenTalent; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Account Manager to lead campaign planning, execution and optimization across Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram and programmatic networks.

You will manage client relationships, analyze performance, oversee budgets, collaborate with creative and analytics teams, and develop strategies to grow accounts while identifying new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in account management, media planning and buying, or campaign management preferably within an agency setting.
• Proficiency in marketing platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, Telmar).
• Basic analytical skills with experience in using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights.
• Knowledge of media planning and buying processes.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimize digital media campaigns across Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and programmatic networks.
• Client Relationship Management: Be a primary contact for clients, understand needs, and ensure satisfaction.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports and insights.
• Budget Management: Oversee budgets and ensure efficient allocation to maximize ROI.
• Collaboration: Work with creative, analytics, and performance teams for cohesive execution.
• Innovation: Stay updated with trends and test new strategies to improve results.
• Strategy: Develop digital media strategies to deliver results.
• New Business Development: Identify opportunities for account growth.
• Problem Solving: Address challenges to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Campaign management

Media planning

Analytics

Client relations

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Advertising

Tools

Google Ads

Facebook Ads Manager

Telmar

Job description

OpenTalent in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Account Manager to lead campaign planning, execution and optimization across Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram and programmatic networks.

You will manage client relationships, analyze performance, oversee budgets, collaborate with creative and analytics teams, and develop strategies to grow accounts while identifying new business opportunities.