Head of Paid Search

Head of Paid Search

Job description

NO RECRUITERS! Only Cape Town residents may apply please. Apply via email, phone-in candidates will not be considered.

In covering letter send top clients / websites that you have worked on before.  

·         Responsible for strategic and operation direction and management of Paid Search department

·         Management  and development of  PPC campaign managers

·         Responsible for  business development and growth in the Paid Search department

o    Consult and work closely with Sales teams to prospect new clients for paid offerings.

o    Improving sales collateral

o    Expanding Paid Advertising Offering

o    Up-selling client base on new paid offering

·         Media Network Sourcing and due diligence on existing technologies and partners

·         Relationship management and development with suppliers and key customers

·         Responsible for the overall strategy and  performance of all PPC campaigns

·         Responsible for setting up department process, procedures and training documentation

·         Setup PPC campaigns across all PPC Platforms

·         Analysis,  monitor and optimisation of PPC accounts

·         Recommend and manage campaign budgets

·         Responsible for research and implementing effective PPC strategies

·         Responsible for setting, measuring and achieving customer relevant KPIs

·         Compiling account performance and management reports (weekly and monthly)

·         Develop and implement strategies for PPC campaigns

·         Keep abreast of latest technological advancements and trends in Paid Search

·         Liaise with customers and providing ongoing feedback on account performance

·         Liaise with team to ensure professional customer service

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven extrovert with fantastic leadership, communication and organisational skills to join and manage our young and vibrant team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a highly skilled environment and to add value. This position requires an individual with strong strategic background and someone willing to take on challenges and be responsible for delivering desired outcomes on time.

Requirements

·         Educated to degree level.

·         Strategy and team management experience  essential

·         Minimum 3 years PPC campaign management  experience across all PPC platforms ( i.e. AdWords, Facebook, Yahoo, Twitter, LinkedIn, Ad Dynamo)

·         Google Adwords and Analytics certification a must

·         Advanced MS Excel skills essential (including pivot tables, charts and formulae)

·         Proven presentation and PowerPoint skills

·         Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

·         Experience in working with large budgets advantageous

Personal Skills/Attributes

·         Passionate about search!

·         Results driven and focussed

·         Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate teams

·         High energy level, strong team player and creative thinker

·         Self-motivated

·          Ambitious

·         Strong writing and communication skills

·         Customer service oriented

·         Able to work systematically

·         Be fluent in English

·         Able to work under pressure

So what do you think? Fancy working for a company with a fantastic culture, then send in your CV.

If you are not contacted within 15 days of submission, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.

Contact details
R.O.I. Media
careers@roimedia.co