Direct Buys - Durban - Jellyfish

    Jellyfish
    Jellyfish Durban

    3 weeks ago

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    Company 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

    Be a part of this fast-growing team and help leading digital marketers bring in the next generation of B2B and B2C media. As the Jellyfish Direct Investment pillar, we steward a diverse media practice in close collaboration with our partners and other in-house teams (particularly Media Strategy and Programmatic).

    The Senior DI Manager plays a critical role in driving strategic media planning and execution while also overseeing the team's work and acting as a key point of contact for senior leadership, clients, and partners.Reporting to the Direct Investment Director.

    Your primary responsibilities will include:

    • Craft media recommendations that reflect strategic partner and tactic selection in order to demonstrate thought leadership and data-driven decisions making in alignment with client objectives; Ensure these plans include negotiated value and savings.
    • Act as a trusted advisor to clients and partners, providing useful insights and building strong, long-term relationships.
    • Develop a team of Managers and Executives, providing mentorship and performance feedback to support growth and continuous improvement.
    • Oversee campaign execution from planning to optimisation, ensuring delivery and troubleshooting issues as needed; Seamlessly navigate campaign complexities as the number of partners, tactic types, and financial requirements increases.
    • Collaborate with analytics to convert campaign data into actionable insights, leading the team in delivering optimization recommendations in alignment with stated KPIs.
    • Continuously refine media buying processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness, establishing and upholding best practices.
    • Proactively forecast timelines and resources required, providing senior leadership with regular updates on team performance, campaigns, and outcomes.
    • Partner with senior leaders to align on priorities, address challenges, and ensure smooth campaign execution.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Core Competencies

    • 5+ years experience handling direct partnerships (particularly bringing digital video and OOH media to market for B2C accounts)
    • Comfortable with data manipulation in Excel/G-sheets and with tools like Tableau
    • Commercially astute (eg extensive knowledge of the media landscape)
    • Proven ability to stay organised and ensure accuracy in work
    • Manages time and tasks effectively across the team
    • Previous team management experience
    • Client-centric - You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
    • Analytics & Reporting - You'll be a whizz at using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
    • Process Improvement - You seek and implement solutions to streamline and automate processes.
    • Team Collaboration - You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.

    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: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

    Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

    Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to [email protected].

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