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, these 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 and how best to implement their digital advertising requests.
• Keep up to date of changes in the digital industry and setting 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 or Marketing or equivalent or 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. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. 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). 

Like what you see? 

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