Search Trader at Clicks2Customers

Clicks2Customers does for our clients what our name suggests. Through excellence in people, data and technology, we drive digital performance.

We are looking for an internet savvy individual with sound knowledge of the digital advertising industry to fill the position of mid-level campaign manager/trader.

The main role of the campaign manager is to implement and optimise search advertising campaigns across various platforms. They are responsible for campaign optimisation, analysis and reporting and also act as a technical contact between account managers, clients and creative agencies. Campaign managers must, therefore be able to communicate effectively and manage internal and external client expectations.

Campaign manager responsibilities would include (search)

• Pre-launch brief and strategy discussion
• Keyword research, client research, competitive landscape analysis
• Overall account creation and set up
• Ongoing optimisation and strategic feedback
• Performance - ensure campaign targets are met (e.g. CPA/ROAS)
• Client and internal reporting for both operational and invoicing purposes
• Training and development

Key competencies and work ethic:

• Display professional and example behaviour at all times
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Specialised knowledge - have worked in a serious, thoughtful and sustained way to master the specialised knowledge needed to succeed in their fields and that they keep this knowledge up-to-date, so that they can continue to deliver the best work possible
• Competency - professionals get the job done. They're reliable, and they keep their promises. If circumstances arise that prevent them from delivering on their promises, they manage expectations up front, and they do their best to make the situation right. Professionals don't make excuses, but focus on finding solutions
• Gets the job done with a can-do attitude
• Displays honesty and integrity at all times
• Be accountable for their actions even when making mistakes
• Show respect for the people around them, no matter what their role or situation
• They exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI) by considering the emotions and needs of others, and they don't let a bad day impact how they interact with colleagues or clients
• Project a positive attitude at all times towards clients team members and motivate team members when they are less positive
• Display strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, display a strong team spirit
• Maintain the highest standards of delivery, productivity and effectiveness at all times
• Organised and detail oriented
• Display focus and dedication at all times
• Be approachable and open to constructive criticism
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise high volume of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced unpredictable environment
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Display a high-level independence
• This includes but is not limited to taking decisions independently while staying within the company guidelines, proactive attitude, staying self-motivated, being self-reliant, continuous self-development without expecting to be taken by the hand
• Display a hunger for knowledge and a willingness to learn for any situation
• Respect, appreciate and contribution towards decision-making

Requirements

• Experience in running, implementing and managing Google Adwords, Yahoo, Bing Search campaigns
• Experience in implementing and managing re-marketing and shopping campaigns is advantageous
• Experience with setup and testing of tracking requirements of online campaigns
• Knowledge of PPC search best practices and optimisation techniques
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office essential - intermediate to advanced Excel)
• Internet savvy and passionate
• Highly organised with an eye for detail
• Able to work very accurately with numbers
• Able to work on own initiative, prioritise workload and juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent administrative, communication and time management skills
• Good command of both written and verbal English
• Minimum of two years' digital/campaign management experience

Advantageous

• Experience managing display (GDN / PPC) campaigns
• Doubleclick stack knowledge/experience
• Facebook business manager/Twitter knowledge/experience
• Experience running eCommerce/retail campaigns
• Good knowledge of digital marketing landscape

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Attention to detail is key
• Able to work quickly, accurately and efficiently under constant pressure
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to manage themselves
• A team player
• Enjoy working in a pressurised and fast-paced media sales environment
• Willing to learn and integrate new advertising technologies and solution