Senior Media Consultant (JHB) at Datafin Recruitment

DUTIES:

• Manage client project deliverables.
• Provide remote and onsite consultation.
• Conduct workshops to understand the fit of products to client needs.
• Write documentation on gaps identified in the product.
• Work with Media Platforms to build integrations with products using API technology.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure accuracy of design and development.
• Demonstrate the product in showcase sessions to client users.
• Test and report back on any bugs identified in the product.
• Conduct training sessions on the product with confidence and calmness.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing and sign off on completion of product changes.
• Stick to project deadlines and budgets.
• Stay current with product roadmap, changes and updates.
• Work within KPA’s provided for department, contributing both upwards (within the business) and downwards (Development of team).
• Adhere to standard company and departmental processes and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A good understanding of how Media Planning and Buying systems work.
• Experience with digital media platforms and the ability to plan and report on Media activity.
• Strong Consulting experience and the ability to lead complex client discussions.
• Familiarity with the Advertising and /or Media industry.
• Background with software applications [Administrator, training or acting as a super user in agency].
• Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately, must be able to talk about technology in simple terms.
• Knowledge of Customer Service principles and practices.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to use systems such as Excel, Jira, Outlook and PowerPoint without training.

Advantageous

• An understanding of financial concepts and Bookkeeping processes or a background in working on or supporting financial systems such as Pastel, Accpac, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero or any of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP packages.
• Tertiary qualifications or online courses [Accounting, Information Technology and or Marketing].
• SQL knowledge or any other database knowledge.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Technical capability and a natural aptitude for systems.
• A logical thinker and problem-solving mindset with analytical skills.
• Able to work and function well under pressure and multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work independently and deliver on time.
• Strong sense of accountability and taking ownership to drive required results.
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to co-operate with others and work as a team. 
• Strategic approach and able to voice innovative ideas to improve how we operate as a team.