Mr D - Paid Media Manager

Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Paid Media Manager to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

The position reports to the Head of Paid Media of Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage, run, optimise, and report back on Paid Advertising channels on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to the internal and external stakeholders, which include but are not limited to:
• SEM (Google Search & Google Shopping), Display & Video 360 (Acquisition & Remarketing)
• App Install & App Engagement (Acquisition & Retention), Video (YouTube)
• Managing paid advertising budgets optimally to achieve business KPI’s.
• Assist business departments with paid advertising requirements, reporting, analysis, and strategies.
• Help other business departments understand how best to implement their digital advertising requests.
• Keep up to date with changes in the digital industry and set up tests to implement and determine the viability of these new changes on our internal paid advertising.
• Develop and drive a mobile app acquisition and retention strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Paid media channels including Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping & YouTube), META, and TikTok.
• DV360 and SA360 experience (beneficial).
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics tools including Google Analytics and MMPs such as Adjust or Appsflyer.
• Certifications: Google Ads & Google Analytics (required).
• Understanding of ASO and SEO (beneficial).
• Google Tag Manager experience (beneficial).
• Advanced analytic and reporting skills required.
• Proficient in daily, weekly, and monthly reporting standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a paid advertising role.
• 1+ years proven success managing user acquisition channels for mobile apps.

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

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If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.