Media Buyer (JB921)

SUMMARY:
Currently sourcing and recruiting for a Media Planner/Buyer with experience in procurement and stron

POSITION INFO:

Media Buyer (JB921)
Durban
Market Related
 
Currently sourcing and recruiting for a Media Planner/Buyer with experience in procurement and strong administration skills. The successfully Media Planner/Buyer must have previous working experience within a Marketing/media/digital marketing or advertising agency working within a similar role/previous similar experience. The Media Planner/Buyer is to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work alongside brand managers.
 
Educational Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 1-3 years previous experience in Media planning & Buying
• Digital media buying experience (Social, Web and other platforms)
• Understanding of digital platforms, leads reporting
• Strong numeracy
• Must have managed budgets over R500k
• Strong reporting skills – excel
• Analytical skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engage with digital media houses on latest innovations, platforms and discounts and brand opportunities    
• Present digital proposals to HOA and Head of brand for ongoing marketing campaigns and adhoc campaigns
• Identify and present lead generating digital advertising opportunities and present to HOA as monthly plans, ensuring we can optimize marketing campaigns timeously                          
• Liaise with all digital media stakeholders for procurement: Quotes and invoicing                           
• Understand all booking schedules and present back to HOA/ Operations Manager for approval                                                                                                            
• Provide updates on booking changes and cancellations to HOA and Brand                                      
• Manage digital media budget and spend closely with HOA and Head of Brand/ Brand Managers – updating monthly brand spend with actuals
• Compile payment schedules, bad debt schedules and share with the HOA on daily basis to ensure all accounts are managed and kept up-to date                                                                    
• Liaise with finance on payment plans and flag any matters of urgency with the relevant stakeholders
• Reporting and analysis – conduct weekly/ monthly reports to HOA and other stakeholders on effectiveness of digital media mix 

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