Buyer/Planner (Digital Marketing) JB792
Durban
Market Related

3- 6 Month Contract with the possibility of permanent based on performance, Candidates should be available for an immediate start. Unfortunately, candidates with notice periods will not be considered.

Kontak Recruitment is recruiting a Buyer/Planner specifically within the media & Digital Marketing Agency space with experience in planning & buying media in terms of social, online (Web) and other online platforms Suitable candidates would require at least 1-2 years’ experience within a planning, procurement & marketing environment specifically within a Digital Marketing Agency. Knowledge of digital advertising and purchasing advertising space is essential.


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:
Previous experience working with blue chip brands and multi brands simultaneously
Quoting & invoicing clients
Purchasing orders
Sourcing Samples
Sourcing suppliers, planning, negotiating fees & rates
Reporting on purchased campaigns & digital space
Proposals
Assist with procurement
Experience with digital marketing and tradition marketing
Completing documentation, filing and accuracy
Liaison between operations, marketing and finance
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 optimise 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